Announcing the 2024-25 Cre8sian Project Scholarships!!

The Cre8sian Project was founded as a way to give back to the community while empowering Asian women around the world by developing female superhero characters that envelop qualities of a superhero: Determination, Concentration, Motivation, and Education. This brand is about recognizing diversity in the arts, emphasizing that representation matters, and empowering women in the arts and beyond!

The Cre8sian Project Scholarships, through Positively Arts (a 501c3 non profit), in partnership with Marshun Entertainment, are open to cis-female and female-identifying high school students attending public, private, or home school with an interest in the arts, are of Asian heritage, and live in Clark County. Students who are involved in any aspect of the arts, not just performance, are encouraged to apply. This can include writers, photographers, filmmakers, technical stage crew (carpentry, props, lighting, automation, audio, set design, stage managers), artists, graphic designers, directors, acrobats, singers, dancers, musicians, composers, arrangers, etc. 

1. Fine Arts - Includes painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, and architecture
2. Performing Arts -dance, music, and theater, musical Composition
3. Applied Arts - Design: Industrial, fashion, interior, graphic, and cartographic design - Crafts: Pottery, jewelry, basketry, mosaic art, and glassware Architecture: Considered an applied art by some. Illuminated manuscripts and book illustrations: Considered an applied art
4. Literary Arts - poetry, drama, fiction, and prose

Interested students should submit:

1. A written OR video essay talking about:

-  Your journey in the arts and why the arts are important to you

- Describe any short or long term goals or plans you have (even if you do not plan to pursue a career in the arts). What steps would you take to reach these goals?

- How do you use your art to give back to your community? If so, elaborate

- How do you use your art to overcome challenges you face?

- How do you integrate your Asian heritage into your craft?

2. Any samples of your work. This can include photos, videos (youtube links only), scripts, scores, interviews, etc. Students involved in technical theater who may not have portfolios can submit stage plots, call sheets, blocking sheets, or anything you can put together that shows your initiative, ability to organize or lead, or your creativity in your field. 

3. A letter of recommendation from a teacher, community leader, or industry professional you study, work with, or recently worked with that can speak to your skills and work ethic.

Adjudication Criteria:

Students will be judged on their skills, initiative, involvement in their community, dedication to their art form, as well as their ability to talk about their passion for their craft in an in-person call back.

Adjudication Panel:

Angela Chan, Musician and Founder of The Cre8sian Project, www.AngelaChanMusic.com

Pilita Simpson, Vocalist and Founder/CEO of Positively Arts, www.PositivelyArts.org

Cheryl Daro, Multi-Hyphenate Producer/Actor/Host. Co-Creator Mondays Dark, Executive Producer for Marshun Entertainment, www.CherylDaro.com

Award:

One high school winner will be chosen for the 2024-2025 academic school year. The winner will receive a monetary scholarship of $3,000 and a headshot session with Jenna Leigh of Killer Imaging! 

The winner and selected finalists will be showcased in an event for AAPI Heritage month hosted by The Cre8sian Project and Positively Arts in May 2025! This event will pair you with industry professionals for mentorship and coaching sessions throughout the Spring, prep you to learn about what it takes to produce an event and perform in a professional setting, and will be professionally photographed and filmed for you to keep for your portfolio! All participants MUST be able to attend all meetings, rehearsals, and the winner must participate in the event in order to receive their monetary award. 

Deadline and Application Info:

Applications and materials can be submitted through our application form: https://forms.gle/1vf4RBjmMWZMo1Ki8

Applicants must submit their materials through the google form link by 11:59 PM on Jan 15, 2025. Only complete on time applications will be considered. Shortly after we will be extending an invitation for an in person call back for finalists the week of Feb 3, 2025. The winner will be announced February 14, 2025 on The Cre8sian Project website at  www.TheCre8sianProject.com!

If you have any questions, please contact Angela Chan at thecre8sianproject@gmail.com.