Betty and her husband, Harry, were spectators during the first season of Rainbow but became enthusiastic supporters thereafter. Betty was a member of Rainbow for many years, serving on the Board, behind the scenes, and on stage. When Betty passed away in early December of 2000, Harry and the family requested that donations in her memory be made to Rainbow Youth Theatre. This generous bequest has allowed Rainbow to be able offer an annual bursary to assist a member graduating from high school to continue his or her education in the arts.
The bursary amount this year will be $250.00. The bursary in the future will be based on the interest generated by donations to date and subsequent contributions. A percentage of show profits are also to be earmarked yearly to the bursary.
Anyone wishing to donate to the Betty Dixon Bursary Fund may contact Laurel Hodgins at (250) 338-2216.
To be eligible, students must:
- be graduating from grade 12;
- be a Rainbow member in good standing;
- plan to pursue further education in the arts; and
- exemplify the spirit of Rainbow Youth Theatre and Betty Dixon.
How to Apply
- The applicant must be a Grade 12 student enrolling in a post secondary institution for further study in the performing arts.
- The applicant must be enrolled in at least one Grade 12 level performing arts course.
- Academic Requirements:
a) the applicant must meet university or college entrance requirements in academic subjects and
b) obtain a Grade of "B" or better in his/her performing arts course(s)
- The applicant must list the Rainbow Productions that they have participated in, either on stage or in a technical capacity.
- Further Considerations:
a) Please list community involvement in the Arts and volunteer work with other community agencies.
b) Please list the details of private training which you have taken.
- Amount of the bursary $250.00
- Please mail applications to:
Rainbow Youth Theatre
P.O. Box 3527
Courtenay, B.C. V9N 6Z8
MARK ENVELOPE “SCHOLARSHIP”
- Deadline: April 30th
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