Front and Centre Productions is devoted to our students pursuing their educational or occupational dreams after they exit our programs. FAC is proud to offer two scholarships to high school seniors as they begin their next journey into the world.
The Jacob Williams Memorial Scholarship
Each year we honor a senior member of IGNITE Youth Theatre as the recipient of The Jacob Williams Memorial Scholarship. The Mission of the Jacob Williams Memorial Scholarship is to recognize the IGNITE Youth Theatre senior cast member who best exemplifies the spirit of IGNITE. This cast member will have demonstrated outstanding leadership skills, a commitment to academic excellence, a strong work ethic and a dedication to achieving success through teamwork.
The J.E.M. - Youth Leadership Scholarship
In honor of the dedication of the Switala Family to the arts in the Moshannon Valley area, as exemplified through the commitment of Joanna, Emily, and Meredith Switala. The J.E.M. - Youth Leadership Scholarship is a $500 Scholarship to be awarded to a graduating senior who has participated in any of the Front and Centre, Inc. educational programs. Including: IGNITE Youth Theatre, ILLUSIONS Dance, ILLUMINATE Music, INSPIRE Community Theatre, and IMAGINE Arts and Craft throughout their high school career
J.E.M. - Youth Leadership Scholarship Application
Click on the file below to see the information regarding the application process for the J.E.M. Youth Leadership Scholarship or read the following!
The qualifications for this scholarship are:
The application form can be found here or in the file below: https://forms.gle/bMqMSMZBtcGi7r3D8
The qualifications for this scholarship are:
- Applicant must have participated in one of Front and Centre Productions' programs during their time in high school
- Applicant must be planning to further their education at a university, community college, trade, military, or technical school
- Up to date resume
- Letter of recommendation regarding your leadership and mentorship experiences
- Brief essay answering the following prompts:
- Describe your experiences at Front and Centre
- How you have been a leader/mentor during your time at Front and Centre
- Describe one lesson from Front and Centre that you will take with you as you move onto your next chapter
- Completion of an interview to be held in July
The application form can be found here or in the file below: https://forms.gle/bMqMSMZBtcGi7r3D8
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Our 2020 and 2021 Scholarship Winners
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Front and Centre had to take the summer of 2020 off in order to protect our staff and communities. Those eligible for the scholarships in 2020 were recognized during the summer of 2021 as well as those eligible for 2021. Front and Centre awarded four scholarships to four very deserving young individuals:
Emily Sanker - 2020 Jacob Williams Scholarship Winner
Emily is in her third year at Mansfield University as a music education major with a vocal primary. This will be her third year as student music director with IGNITE Youth Theatre. She is excited to be continuing her work with the IGNITE program!
Noah Webb - 2020 J.E.M. Scholarship Winner
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Noah is entering his third and final year at Penn State University where he will be receiving his Bachelor's degree in Computer Science through the College of Engineering, and is currently interning as a Software Engineer at Erie Insurance. Noah is involved with several different clubs and societies, and works part-time at Eisenhower Auditorium with the Penn State Center for the Performing Arts!
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Dominik Barnyak - 2021 J.E.M. Scholarship Winner
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Dominik has been with Front and Centre Productions since IGNITE Youth Theatre's School of Rock in 2019. Dominik is currently pursuing a degree in Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown as well as a degree in Theatre and a minor in music. Dominik has continued his theatre experience in college as well as at local theatre's around Philipsburg and Clearfield!
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Emily Switala - 2021 Jacob Williams Scholarship Winner
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Emily will be starting her sophomore year at Gettysburg College. Emily plans on majoring in Psychology and is a part of the Gettysburg Cheerleading team. Emily is also part of a service based, coed fraternity called Alpha Phi Omega which she joined her freshman year! Emily has continued with theatre through IGNITE Youth Theatre's College+ program as well!
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