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CREATIVITY

Funding Confidence, Excitement & Joy

The foundation provides 100% funding for children ages 7-18 who meet the financial needs requirements to take ongoing lessons in vocal instruction, dance, acting, and instrumental music for the school year and summer.

Through our programs our students:

take lessons/classes at local performing arts studios close to their home
become an important part of a supportive, engaged, and compassionate community
increase their socio-emotional and motor skills as well as self-esteem
grow a sense of responsibility, accountability, and teamwork to achieve their goals
are nurtured in safe, compassionate, and enriching environments where they grow as musicians, dancers, actors or instrumentalists & well-rounded humans

Showing off their Skills

Every spring all scholarship recipients perform at the foundation's 'Scholarship Showcase' where they will have the opportunity to show off their skills and talent. We invite our donors, supporters and the community to see what the performing arts means to those who are funded.

Please scroll down to learn about the application process & check our FAQ section.

Submit an Application

Application Process

Funding details

The parent/guardian is responsible for transportation to and from the participating studio.
Parent/guardian and student must abide by all rules set forth by the participating studio.
If you are unable to provide any of the following, please note below in your application: dancewear, instrument rental, and costumes.
Every effort will be made to assist with these items if necessary. Providing these items are contingent upon fundraised dollars.
All students are invited to participate in the end of the year recital for their studio as well as the Foundations end of the year concert where they will be able to showcase all that they learned to those who helped make it possible, our generous donors and sponsors.

Attendance Guidelines

Attendance is key to continuing to receive funding for lessons. If the student is absent more than 4 times in the school calendar year their scholarship may be in jeopardy.
You will be expected to contact the studio if your child is going to be absent.
Please do not schedule any other appointments during the scheduled class time.
Attendance will be kept and monitored.
Ongoing funding is not guaranteed when an attendance issue becomes apparent.

Instruments & dance attire

Parent/student is responsible for the care of all loaned equipment.
Parent is responsible if lost, stolen or damaged.
Instruments and dance shoes must be returned if the student leaves the program.
Instruments and dance shoes are to be returned at the end of each program.

Important note

The number of students that will receive funding is limited to the funds that the Foundation receives.
All potential funding recipients must be able to provide proof of household income.
Once we have received your application you will be asked to show your latest tax return.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you do not see an answer to your question below, please send a message through our Contact page.

What is the age range for Zzak G. Applaud Our Kids Foundation, Inc.'s youth programs?

Zzak G. Applaud Our Kids Foundation, Inc.'s youth programs are designed for children ages 5-18. Students 18 years of age must be attending high school.

Does Zzak G. Applaud Our Kids Foundation, Inc. offer private lessons?

Yes, Zzak G. Applaud Our Kids Foundation, Inc. offers private lessons in voice instruction, instrumental music, and acting. Dance lessons occur in a group setting.

When and where do the lessons take place?

Scholarship recipients will receive lessons throughout the school year or attend a performing arts camp program during the summer. College audition preparation is also available. Students will participate in lessons at local studios within their community at a mutually agreed upon time.

Are all programs free?

There is no cost to the parent, guardian or student for any kind of lessons.

In order to be considered for funding the parent/guardian must complete an application and meet certain financial requirements. The Foundation Advisory Committee will review all eligibility and submissions. This Committee is compromised of performing arts educators, accomplished actors and singers, social workers, business owners, theatre enthusiasts, as well as other professionals within the local community that have a love for the arts. Once a student is accepted into the program the Foundation will then pair the funding recipient with a participating local performing arts studio.

What is the first step to applying?

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