SIERRA NEVADA PERFORMING ARTS ASSOCIATION
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
The Sierra Nevada Performing Arts Association (SNPAA) offers Scholarships to talented students pursuing a college or university degree, or equivalent, in the Performing Arts. To be eligible, the applicant must be in the last semester or have graduated from a high school in Northern Nevada. The intent of our Scholarships is to recognize hard work and to assist students with completion of higher education. To receive a Scholarship, a high school applicant must have been accepted to a 4 year college, university or equivalent. Students already at a college, university or equivalent may also apply for a SNPAA Scholarship provided they meet all other requirements. Scholarships awarded by the Board of Directors of SNPAA generally range from $500 - $1,500. Please be aware that any money awarded to a student by the SNPAA Board of Directors must be used within the subsequent academic year at the institution of the student’s choice. The money is sent directly to that institution to help defray the cost of tuition and/or books.
In order to apply for a SNPAA Scholarship, the following hard copy information is required to be sent by mail:
An up-to-date high school transcript. University transcript, if applicable. Both to indicate coursework and Grade Point Average. Note: An overall GPA of 2.5 or higher and 3.0 or higher in Performing Arts courses are required for consideration.
A brief essay of no more than one typed page describing personal challenges, achievements and future plans.
If still in high school, a copy of the college, university or equivalent acceptance letter.
Three (3) references that can vouch for your personal character. At least two (2) should be from your high school or university, if applicable.
A current photo of yourself.
Send all of the above by mail to: Sierra Nevada Performing Arts Association, P.O Box 12092, Reno, NV 89510-2092
An applicant may apply online at any time, but no later than June 1 of each year for award in the next academic year.
All required, mailed documentation must be received by June 15th.
In addition, please complete the following form and submit it online here. This will be combined with the hard copy information you mail in to determine eligibility.
In order to apply for a SNPAA Scholarship, the following hard copy information is required to be sent by mail:
An up-to-date high school transcript. University transcript, if applicable. Both to indicate coursework and Grade Point Average. Note: An overall GPA of 2.5 or higher and 3.0 or higher in Performing Arts courses are required for consideration.
A brief essay of no more than one typed page describing personal challenges, achievements and future plans.
If still in high school, a copy of the college, university or equivalent acceptance letter.
Three (3) references that can vouch for your personal character. At least two (2) should be from your high school or university, if applicable.
A current photo of yourself.
Send all of the above by mail to: Sierra Nevada Performing Arts Association, P.O Box 12092, Reno, NV 89510-2092
An applicant may apply online at any time, but no later than June 1 of each year for award in the next academic year.
All required, mailed documentation must be received by June 15th.
In addition, please complete the following form and submit it online here. This will be combined with the hard copy information you mail in to determine eligibility.
Sierra Nevada Performing Arts Association, P.O Box 12092, Reno, NV 89510-2092
