Special Opportunities

Spotlight is proud to the following forms of financial assistance for those in need.

While not yet available, we’re currently developing a special alumni scholarship. In the meantime, we’d encourage you to check out our work study/internship options below!

Four full tuition and housing scholarships are available each year to incoming, current, and immediate past Centenary students. Centenary Scholarship Students are expected to be exemplary members of the company and ambassadors for the school.

To apply: 

• Send an email with the subject line “Centenary Candidate for 2020” to scholarships@spotlightonopera.com by X date at X time.

• In the body of the email, write a brief letter of interest detailing why you want to attend Spotlight and why you believe you should receive a scholarship. Provide contact information for two on-campus references, at least one from the Hurley School of Music. These references should be able to attest to both your musical abilities and your character.

Full or partial tuition-only scholarships (housing not included) may be availale to selected production team leads: 

• Assistant Director

• Production Stage Manager

• Wardrobe Master

• Hair/Makeup

• Deck Run

• Props

• Administrative Assistant

To apply: 

• Send an email with the subject line “Internship for 2020” to internship@spotlightonopera.com by X date at X time.

• In the body of the email, write a brief letter of interest detailing your preferred areas and experience.

• Attach two letters of recommendation.