Start in the Arts Scholarship
The Start in the Arts Scholarship supports families in their first-ever formal exposure to the arts. Generously funded by Central Coast Funds for Children, this scholarship provides up to $100 per child participating in an art, theater, music, or other creative activity for the first time. Families registering for camps, classes, programs, or starting-up ongoing private lessons can apply for this scholarship to start—and grow—in the arts!
Criteria
Through this scholarship, we seek to reach 10-20 children with awards of $50-100 per applicant. This scholarship is available to applicants under the age of 19 years expressing a financial need to participate in any arts program or experience, of any medium or genre for the first time.
To be considered for a scholarship from this fund, applicants must meet the following criteria.
Benefitting child must live in San Luis Obispo County.
Benefitting child must be under the age of 19 years.
Arts program must be based in San Luis Obispo County.
Applicant must not have participated in any arts program previously.
Applicant must indicate a need for financial support.
Award will not exceed program maximums.
Approval is subject to review and discretion of the Board of Directors.
When applications are approved, Reprise will ask the following of the beneficiary.
Beneficiary should commit to attending at least 75% of classes (if applicable).
Funds will be distributed directly to the organization or program whenever possible.
Apply Now
There is no application period or deadline for this program. Applications are now being accepted. Ten to twenty scholarships will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis in 2025. Apply now!