
Attention all graduating Seniors! We’re excited to announce that the Hollie Surber Memorial Scholarship is currently open for applications! This prestigious scholarship will award $500 to one deserving graduating Senior, or potentially distribute $250 each to two exceptional candidates, who are planning to further their education after high school. The scholarship is named in honor of Hollie Surber, a dedicated and passionate Board Member of Abrams Spotlight Productions. She was deeply committed to nurturing the arts and supporting the youth in our community. Tragically, she passed away in 2023, and this scholarship serves as a tribute to her inspiring legacy and dedication to theater.
Last year, the scholarship provided funding to two graduates who successfully enrolled at St. Norbert College and NWTC. While preference will be given to applicants aiming for a career in the arts or theater, we encourage all eligible students to apply.
Brigette Finger, a board member at ASPI, states, “Hollie was deeply passionate about creating opportunities and experiences for children, particularly in the arts. She was a strong advocate for our youth productions and proudly embraced her role as a ‘theater mom’ as she watched her own kids grow up on our stage.”
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be a resident of Brown or Oconto counties.
- Must be graduating from high school with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Must have actively participated in theater or drama, whether through school or community programs.
Preference will be given to Seniors who:
- Intend to major or minor in theater, performance arts, or a related field at an accredited two- or four-year college.
- Have volunteered or participated in productions with ASPI during their high school career.
Application Process:
To apply for the scholarship, candidates must complete an online application and submit the following documents to ASPI:
- A copy of their high school transcripts, including their current grade point average.
- A comprehensive summary of their school, community, and employment activities, along with any awards and achievements. Please include information about any ASPI events in which you have participated or volunteered (limit two pages).
- A one-page essay detailing how theater or the arts have influenced their life. (Please note that essays exceeding one page will not be considered.)
These documents can either be mailed to ASPI at PO Box 127, Abrams, WI, or sent via email.
To receive the link to apply, please email us at scholarship.aspi@gmail.com.
All completed applications must be received by March 31. We encourage you to spread the word to all graduating Seniors, so we can continue to nurture and celebrate the arts within our community of youth!