Funding Amount

$1,000 - $6,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Grace Kelly Scholarship

Overview: The Grace Kelly Scholarship program assists extraordinary aspiring theater artists at the high school level with financial support and mentorship to develop their craft and enter the professional theater pipeline.

Established: 2021 with leadership gift from the Victory Foundation

Focus Area: High school theater education and development

Geographic Scope: United States

Award Amounts: Two scholarship tracks

Grace Kelly Training Scholarships (Grades 9-11):

  • 5 recipients selected annually

  • One-time award of $1,000

  • Encourages ongoing pursuit of artistic education
  • Grace Kelly Scholarships:

  • 5 recipients selected annually

  • Total of $6,000 distributed as:

  • - $1,000/year for 4 years to attend college, conservatory, or pre-professional training program
    - $1,000 award upon completion
    - $1,000 internship stipend

    Eligibility:

  • High school students (grades 9-12)

  • Demonstrated creative promise in theater

  • Emphasis on traditionally underserved communities

  • Identified through the International Thespian Excellence Awards (Thespys)
  • Selection & Support:

  • Winners paired with professional mentor chosen by Princess Grace Foundation from Princess Grace Award alumni

  • Selected through International Thespian Society's Thespian Excellence Awards (Thespys)

  • Recognizes highest achievement in high school theater performance and technical theater
  • Implementation Partner: Educational Theatre Foundation (ETF)

  • Partner organization implementing program through the Thespys

  • Part of International Thespian Society

  • Supports over 75,000 aspiring high school artists globally
  • Foundation Background:

  • Established by Princess Grace Foundation-USA

  • Part of ongoing commitment to access, equity, inclusion, and diversity

  • Creates direct pipeline of theater creators to professional careers
  • Contact:

  • Princess Grace Foundation-USA

  • Email: info@pgfusa.org

  • Phone: 212-317-1470
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Selection Method:

  • Applicants identified and selected through the International Thespian Excellence Awards (Thespys)

  • Administered by the Educational Theatre Foundation (ETF)

  • Part of International Thespian Society's recognition program
  • Eligibility Criteria:

  • High school students demonstrating creative promise in theater

  • Open to all students, with emphasis on traditionally underserved communities

  • Recognized for highest level of achievement in high school theater performance and technical theater
  • Two Scholarship Tracks:
    1. Grace Kelly Training Scholarships (Grades 9-11): One-time $1,000 award
    2. Grace Kelly Scholarships: $6,000 total over multiple years

    Post-Award Benefits:

  • Professional mentorship from Princess Grace Award alumni

  • Mentor chosen and paired by Princess Grace Foundation

  • Support for artistic development during high school and collegiate years
  • Application Details:

  • Specific application instructions available through Educational Theatre Foundation and International Thespian Society

  • Students typically identified through their school's participation in Thespian programs
  • Contact for More Information:

  • Princess Grace Foundation-USA

  • Email: info@pgfusa.org

  • Phone: 212-317-1470

  • Educational Theatre Foundation website for Thespian program details
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    educationk-12-schoolstheatermusic-educationyouth-programs

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