Scholarships

2010 Summer Art and Theater Camp Scholarships 

The Arts Center offers scholarships for students interested in attending the summer camp program. A limited number of scholarships are available.

SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES

• A limited number of scholarships are available for the Summer Camp Program. (No more than two scholarships per camp will be awarded.)
• Each scholarship recipient is awarded only one tuition-free camp.
• The deadline for scholarship applications for the 2010 Summer Camp Program is April 23, 2010 (postmarked or hand-delivered).
• Eligibility for a scholarship is based on need and merit.
• Priority will be given to first-time applicants. Returning applicants will be considered on a case by case basis. 
• Priority consideration will be given to applicants who are Irving residents. 
• All parents or legal guardians seeking a scholarship for their children must complete the Irving Arts Center Summer Camp Scholarship Application. Click here to download the application form or contact the administrative office at (972) 252-7558.
• Camp preference should be noted on the application. Please note dates, times and age requirements when making a selection. Click here for a complete list of summer camps or contact the administrative office at (972) 252-7558.
• All information on the application is required, including signatures from the parent/guardian and the student. 
• In addition to the application, a letter of recommendation from a classroom teacher, school principal or qualified professional must also be submitted. 
• Irving Arts Center staff will review applications and make recommendations; scholarships are then awarded by the Irving Arts Board at the regularly scheduled Board meeting in May. 
• Parents will be notified by mail and/or email of an award by May 24, 2010. 
• Students that receive a scholarship, but fail to regularly attend classes or drop out of camp will be ineligible to receive tuition assistance for the next cycle. 
• For more information about the summer camp program or the scholarship application, please call (972) 252-7558, ext. 1225 or e-mail minman@cityofriving.org.