diversity scholarships

As part of our commitment to DEIA and ensuring the performing arts are accessible for all, Windhaus Improv is excited to announce the launch of a new full-ride scholarship program for our adult classes.

This program aims to promote equity and accessibility in the world of improvisational theater by providing access for folks from historically marginalized communities who are interested in enriching their lives and finding joy through improvisation.

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For each adult improv class we offer in 2024, one slot will be reserved for a diversity scholarship recipient (additional slots may be held in the future, based on need and community response) that will cover 100% of the tuition costs associated with each class.

ELIGIBILITY: Eligible applicants include:

  • Applicants who self-identify as being a member of historically disadvantaged and/or marginalized communities (BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, disabled and/or neurodiverse, etc.)

  • Family members of application review panelists, those in a romantic relationship with panelists, and panelists themselves are not eligible for this scholarship.

TO APPLY: Please complete this Google form. The form must be completed in full no later than two weeks before the start of class. You can apply for multiple scholarships.

DEADLINE: The deadline to submit your application is 2 weeks before the class start date for which you are applying. See below for dates:

  • Intermediate Improv Class: Tuesdays, 7-9 PM, June 4th – July 9th, 2024
    Application deadline: May 21st -     DEADLINE HAS PASSED

  • Basic Improv Intensive: June 8th and 9th, 2024
    Application deadline: May 25th -     DEADLINE HAS PASSED

  • Basic Improv Class: Tuesdays, 7-9 PM, September 17th – October 22nd, 2024
    Application deadline: September 3rd -     DEADLINE HAS PASSED

  • Intermediate improv intensive: November 9th & 10th, 2024
    Application deadline: October 26th 

  • Advanced Improv: Short Form Games Intensive: December 7th and 8th, 2024
    Application deadline: November 23rd

SELECTION: Applicants will be chosen based on their adherence to the eligibility criteria outlined above. Applications will be reviewed by our volunteer panel composed of those who self-identify as members of marginalized/underserved communities. The applicant who is selected after this review process will be notified via email by no later than one week prior to the start of class. We will also reach out to applicants who were not selected.

QUESTIONS OR ASSISTANCE: If you require assistance submitting this application, please reach out to Jessilee Windhaus at jessilee@windhausimprov.com (Jessilee is not on the review panel).