Any high school senior or individual who has graduated from high school within the last two years and is living in La Porte County is eligible to apply for the $1000.00 Robert W. Komendera Fine Arts Scholarship offered by Footlight Players, Inc. of Michigan City. The Scholarship was named in honor of Mr. Komendera’s over 35 years of dedication to this fine community theater.
To register for the Scholarship, applicants may go on-line at www.footlightplayers.org to complete the application form, or have one mailed to you by contacting Robert Komendera or William Wild at (219) 879-5840. If sending in your application by mail, please address the envelope to Footlight Players Scholarship Committee at PO Box 46, Michigan City, IN 46361-0046
The Awards Committee will read all applications and select the recipient. The winner and 3 members of their family will be invited, free of charge, to attend the opening night production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC on Friday June 3, 2022, where a check will be awarded to the winner.
All applicants must be residents of La Porte County and a high school senior or an individual who has graduated from high school within the last two years and planning to further their study of any fine arts program. All applications must be received on or before May 1st to be eligible.