2024 Summer Program Scholarships

Made possible by an endowment from the Ed and Birdie Dawley Educational Trust

Dawley Scholarships are awarded annually to at least six students: one in each of the six art areas. The awards are up to $1,000 each and may be split between two or more winners per art area. Selection is determined by the faculty of each art area and is based on: attendance records; ability to receive and apply constructive feedback; grades in your art area classes; progress made in your art area; self-discipline and commitment to your art form; and the strength of the summer program selected. (Note that the Dawley Scholarship’s application window for Visual Arts students has already closed.)

Made possible by donations made in memory of Gay Ann Gustafson

This scholarship assists 11^th-grade students and may be applied to a summer program or private lessons. The award is up to $500 and may be split between multiple winners. Selection is determined by a committee led by the Kinder HSPVA counselors.

Made possible by donations to The Harris Wittels Fund at HSPVA Friends, an endowment created in memory of writer, producer, actor, comedian, and musician Harris Wittels (Theatre ’02)

This scholarship assists students pursuing a career in the entertainment industry, including film, television, comedy, radio, music production, or popular music. The award is up to $1,000 and may be split between two or more winners. Selection is determined by a committee led by the Kinder HSPVA counselors and includes members of the Wittels family.

*In addition to the General Application Form, applicants must submit an essay in response to ONE of the prompts below. Creativity and a sense of humor are encouraged. Let your true personality shine through! Content is more important than length.

• Prompt A: Discuss a time when your sense of humor made a difference in a situation.
• Prompt B: What professional artist has influenced you the most?
• Prompt C: Discuss a time when you took a risk or pushed a boundary.

Made possible by jazz pianist and composer Jason Moran (Instrumental ’93)

This scholarship assists jazz students who have been a member of one of the official Kinder HSPVA jazz ensembles for at least two years. The award is up to $500, and more than one winner may be selected. Selection is determined by the Instrumental Music faculty with input from Mr. Moran. In the event of a tie, the student(s) with the greatest financial need will take precedence.

*In addition to the General Application Form, applicants must submit a recording. Mr. Moran will listen to each recording and share feedback with the applicants. Students should see Mr. Sneed regarding audition requirements and deadlines. *Note: Because this scholarship is not awarded until Mr. Moran has had time to listen to the recordings and provide feedback, the winner(s) may not be notified until mid-May 2024.

Made possible by donations made in memory of singer Nicole Hurst (Vocal ’00)

This scholarship assists students attending a summer program in popular or contemporary music. The award is at least $500, and multiple winners may be selected. Selection is determined by a committee led by the Kinder HSPVA counselors and includes members of the Hurst family.

Made possible by gifts from the Guenther family in memory of Andrea Guenther

This scholarship assists students in the Classical Piano program. The award is up to $1,500 per student and may be split among multiple winners. Selection is determined by the Kinder HSPVA Music faculty based on applicants’ financial need, exceptional talent, effort, and commitment to their craft.

Made possible by former Kinder HSPVA Principal Dr. R. Scott Allen, through a partnership with the H-E-B Principal Excellence in Education Program

This scholarship assists an 11^th-grade theatre student. The award is $1,000. Selection is determined by a panel of three external theatre education experts, based on the merit of the students’ application materials.

*In addition to the General Application Form, applicants must submit a brief response to EACH of the following prompts. Creativity and a sense of humor are encouraged. Let your true personality shine through! The content is more important than length. In addition, an interview may be conducted.

• Discuss a time when you wanted to accomplish something and did it – maybe even against all odds.
• What is it about theatre that makes you want to attend a summer program?
• What is your favorite piece of theatre and why?

Made possible by gifts in honor of former Vocal Music Department Chair and current HSPVA Friends Board Member Patricia Bonner

This scholarship assists an outstanding 11^th-grade Vocal Music student pursuing Vocal Music in college. The award is up to $2,000 and may be split among multiple winners. Selection is determined by the Kinder HSPVA Vocal Music faculty based on applicants’ financial need, exceptional talent, effort, and commitment to their craft.

Made possible by Karina Farek (Visual Arts ’11)

The application deadline for Visual Arts summer program scholarships has passed.

Made possible by ANR Transport

The application deadline for Visual Arts summer program scholarships has passed.

Made possible by David Sheard and gifts to the The Eileen Montgomery and David Sheard Endowment

The application deadline for Visual Arts summer program scholarships has passed.