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Linda Mae Mahon Lema Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship Information & Requirements

Scholarship Information & Requirements

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT

1 @ $ 1,250
 
 

ELIGIBLE SCHOOL / AREA

  • Sheldon High
 

OTHER CRITERIA

Minimum Required Grade Point Average: 3.0
Financial Need: Preferred
Post Secondary Type of School: 4 year university, community college or vocational college
Specific Requirements for Applying: Theater works advanced theater students.
Attendance Requirement: Full-Time or Part-Time Students
Required Participation in School Activities: Yes
Required Participation in Community Activities: Yes
Additional Qualifications: Must be involved in acting/writing/directing/technical work in theater. Write essay: 1) Think about your involvement with Sheldon Theatre-works, and describe what it means to be a good student and teammate in the classroom, in the state, and in the community. 2) Why do you want to continue your education/training in Theatre Arts? From a financial standpoint, how will this scholarship benefit those endeavors, and why are you a good candidate for this award? 3) Describe areas in your life where you demonstrated leadership and overcame obstacles either through your school, social, or family life, and discuss the impact Sheldon Theatre-works that had on that success 4) How has your participation in Sheldon Theater-works helped you shape your character, and how will these character traits enhance your further education/training or future career pursuits? 5) Provide portfolio of work (Artist’s resume).
Required Letters of Recommendation: 2- From non-Sheldon Theater Program/LMML Foundation sources. Letters must attest to accomplishments, character, and overall qualifications.
 
The Adreani Family Scholarship Owner
Scholarship owner: Linda Mae Mahon Lema
For Linda’s love of the visual and performing arts, the Linda Mae Mahon Lema Memorial Scholarship has been formed in her memory and in her honor. Because of Linda’s deep roots in Elk Grove, she certainly had a keen interest in local history, but her real passion was for the visual and performing arts. When she traveled, she sought out and enjoyed all forms of art.
 
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Linnea Tamaki
2023 Recipient
 
scholarship recipient
Sirelis Ploche
2022 Recipient