PAPA Performing Arts Scholarship
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
April 15, 2027
196 days left
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- April 15, 2027
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: April
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Other requirements
- Must be a graduating senior at Leigh High School
- Must have participated in the program category for a minimum of 3 years during 4 years of high school
- May apply for multiple scholarships if meeting criteria in each category
Overview
Geographic Scope: Leigh High School, San Jose, California
Program Focus: Scholarships for graduating high school seniors in performing arts
PAPA grants scholarships for graduating seniors who have participated in Drama, Choir, or Instrumental Music (including Marching Arts programs) at Leigh High School. The number of scholarships and the amount to be awarded is determined by the board each year. Up to 10 scholarships are awarded across three program categories.
Award Information
- Up to 10 scholarships available annually
- Scholarships distributed across three program areas:
- Drama
- Choir
- Instrumental Music (including Marching Band/Color Guard)
- Amount per scholarship determined by board annually
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a graduating senior at Leigh High School
- Must have participated in the program category for a minimum of 3 years during 4 years of high school
- May apply for multiple scholarships if meeting criteria in each category
Organization Information
PAPA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit parent booster organization supporting the Performing Arts at Leigh High School in San Jose, California.
How to Apply
Application Process
- Download Application: Obtain the Scholarship Application Form from the PAPA website (link available on papa-scholarships page)
- Complete Application: Fill out all required sections of the application form
- Submit Application: Turn in completed application according to instructions in the Scholarship Application Form
- Applications can be submitted to PAPA (specific submission location listed in form)
Application Materials Required:
- Completed Scholarship Application Form
- Documentation of program participation (3+ years)
Deadline: April 15 (annual)
What Leigh HS Performing Arts Parents Associa actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2022 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2022
- 2
- Total given
- $115K
- Median grant
- $58K
- Range
- $4,835–$110K
- By dollars: California 96%, District of Columbia 4%. Top recipient cities: San Jose, CA; Washington DC, DC.
Example grants
Leigh High School - Cuhsd · San Jose, CA
support for performing arts programs at Leigh High School
$110K
Hungry for Music · Washington DC, DC
to support music education and cultural enrichment and acquires and provides musical…
$4,835
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Music education
- Performing arts
- Education
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