In order to provide equitable access to dance, theater and music education, scholarships to attend Hope Academy of Music and the Arts are available for low-income and/or minority students whose families are deeply committed to making the arts a priority in their lives.
Preference is given to returning Hope Academy students (in good standing), and those who qualify as being low-income and/or who represent a racial, ethnic, or cultural minority.
To apply for a scholarship or tuition assistance, complete an online 2018-2019 Scholarship Application. If you need assistance filling out the online form or uploading required documents, contact Karly Threets (412-441-3800 x 117 or KarlyT@coh.net) to schedule an appointment to come into the office.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Make sure you have electronic versions of these documents before you begin filling out the online scholarship form. You will not be able to leave the form and come back to it later.
1) Document to Verify Financial Need: SSI/Social Security, Section 8 Housing, CHIP, WIC, Foster Care, SNAP (food stamps) from PA, Medical Assistance from PA, Cash Assistance from PA, Assistance from LIHEAP 1 or 2, Refugee/Immigrant Assistance or Participant in Homeless/Domestic Violence program/s, SAT fee waiver
2) Letter from the Student Applicant: a handwritten letter (or drawing, if the child has not learned to write yet) from your child saying why they would like to take private music lessons or dance/theater/music classes. This can be as lengthy and detailed as is age appropriate. Take a picture of the letter and upload a jpeg or pdf.
3) OPTIONAL document to upload: A letter of recommendation from a teacher who knows your child well and is interested in encouraging their pursuit of dance, theater or music training. This letter should address the child’s level of focus, motivation, commitment and ability to work collaboratively with peers and adults.
Scholarships are available for all Saturday dance and theater classes and music ensembles. Scholarships for private lessons are awarded to the following: returning scholarship students (on the same instrument, with the same teacher); new students (4 to 7 years old) interested in the Suzuki Strings program; and students identified and referred to us by teaching artists in our program or from their school.
Note: Scholarship students are held to a higher standard of accountability and will be permitted only one excused absence per term. Before applying for a scholarship, read about our attendance policy here.