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We are pleased to announce the 2026-27 Cre8sian Project Scholarships!
The Cre8sian Projectwas 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 The Sherlock Team, 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, Illuminated manuscripts and book illustrations
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?
- Have you found a way to integrate your Asian heritage into your craft? If not, have you thought about how you would like to integrate it?
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 or demonstrate their passion for their craft.
Adjudication Panel:
Angela Chan: Music Director, Musician & Founder of The Cre8sian Project, www.AngelaChanMusic.com
Pilita Simpson: Vocalist and Founder/CEO of Positively Arts, www.PositivelyArts.org
Jane Sherlock: Performer, Arts Commissioner, and Director of Growth for The Sherlock Team at CrossCountry Mortgage, www.TheSherlockTeam.com
Dr. Alexandria Le: Classical Concert Pianist and Founding President & Artistic Director of Notes with a Purpose, www.alexandriale.com
Award:
One high school winner will be chosen for the 2026-2027 academic school year. The winner will receive a monetary scholarship of $2,000 and a headshot session with Jenna Leigh of Killer Imaging! The winner will be showcased in an event for AAPI Heritage month hosted by The City of Henderson on Friday May 7, 2027, but other applicants may be invited to have an opportunity to participate! 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. Other in kind awards may be awarded at the panel’s discretion!
Deadline and Application Info:
Applications and materials can be submitted through our application form:
https://forms.gle/sKjKMSxufaZTKK1i8
Applicants must submit their materials through the google form link by11:59 PM on Jan 31, 2027. Only complete on time applications will be considered. Applicants may be contacted for an additional zoom meeting with the adjudication panel if needed. The winner will be announced February 15, 2027 on The Cre8sian Project website at www.TheCre8sianProject.com!
If you have any questions, please contact Angela Chan at thecre8sianproject@gmail.com.
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