CMT Scholarships
Children's Musical Theater San Jose grants need-based scholarships to those families who are unable to afford the tuition for its programs. The intent of the Scholarship Program is to give performance opportunities to youth who may not otherwise be able to afford it. Scholarships may be limited, but CMT will award as many as it is able.
Two types of scholarships are available:
If you are considering to participate in any of our upcoming productions, we strongly encourage you to complete your scholarship application in advance. If you are planning to do a work scholarship, please note that you may begin working off your hours at any time. Don’t wait - there are many areas to choose from. So apply today!
Scholarship Deadlines
The scholarship deadlines for the 2011 - 2012 season are as follows:
FALL:
Seussical
Tarzan
Appointments Begin: Monday, August 15, 2010
Last Appointment: Thursday, September 1, 2010
WINTER:
Doctor Dolittle
Legally Blonde
Appointments Begin: Monday, November, 14, 2010
Last Appointment: Thursday, December 8, 2010
SPRING:
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Avenue Q
Appointments Begin: Tuesday, January 17, 2011
Last Appointment: Thursday, February 9, 2011
SUMMER:
Bye Bye Birdie
Xanadu
Rapunzel
Appointments Begin: Monday, March 26, 2011
Last Appointment: Thursday, April 19, 2011
Download the CMT Scholarship Application (PDF) now.
Download a Sample Scholarship Letter (PDF) now.
How To Apply
Complete the Scholarship Application (above) and then schedule an appointment with the Education Manager of Training and Outreach. Appointments must be scheduled prior to 5pm on last appointment date for each season. Applications must be submitted in person. Faxed applications will not be accepted.
When submitting your application for the first time, plan at least 45 minutes to 1 hour for your appointment time. If you are renewing your scholarship from a previous season, plan at least 10 minutes for your appointment time. Please note, applicants under the age of 18 are required to have a parent or guardian present.
To schedule an appointment call Juliana Deleruyelle at 408-288-5437 x 312 or email juliana@cmtsj.org.
Late applications will not be accepted. No exceptions will be made – regardless of circumstance. Thank you for your cooperation.