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Since 1982 UNIMA-USA has offered over 40 scholarships to underwrite professional puppetry training abroad for American members of UNIMA-USA. Study in different countries and different cultures actively encourages "building bridges of international understanding" with puppeteers from around the globe, a major aim of UNIMA Centers around the world. |
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UNIMA EXCHANGE CULTURAL COMMISSION NOW OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS
TO ATTEND INTERNATIONAL FESTIVALS
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ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The UNIMA-USA scholarship program is intended to help cover tuition fees for American puppeteers who wish to study puppetry outside the U.S. Applicants should be puppeteers who have some professional experience, who have a university degree in puppetry, or who can otherwise demonstrate a serious commitment to the art form.
Over the past several years, UNIMA has also given scholarships for study in an ever-widening number of places, including the Institut Internationale de la Marionnette in Charleville-Mezieres, France; the Central School of Speech and Drama in London, England; the International Summer Academy in Stuttgart, Germany; and Puppets in Prague. The working knowledge of another language might be necessary to fully participate in some programs.
Candidates may use their scholarship at any time of the year, depending on when the courses are being offered. Puppetry training may be undertaken with either a recognized puppetry professional or a professional program outside the U.S. In some cases, an international puppet festival may be considered as a professional program.
Currently UNIMA-USA's scholarship aid ranges between $400 and $700. Candidates should be aware that they are responsible for the remaining costs (airfare, lodging, meals, etc.) If a candidate is accepted, the scholarship aid will be sent directly to the school or program at the beginning of the course.
The UNIMA-USA scholarship committee accepts applications once a year. The deadline for applications is December 31st for study to take place in the following calendar year. The committee will review applications in early January, and will notify candidates of their decision by the end of January. |
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Currently
UNIMA-USA offers two scholarships a year. The requirements are
as follows:
ELIGIBILITY
All candidates for scholarships must:
• Be citizens or permanent residents of the United States
• Become members of UNIMA-USA in case they are awarded a UNIMA-USA scholarship
• Be over the age of 18
• Have some experience in puppetry or/and a university degree showing an interest in puppetry
• Applying for aid to study with a recognized puppetry professional or professional program outside of the United States, or to attend an international puppetry festival.
IMPORTANT: Requests for scholarships will not be processed unless you meet all of the eligibility requirements.
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APPLICATION
PROCESS
Due date for the next round: December 31, 2012
Download the application |
ADDITIONAL
INFO
For additional scholarship information contact:
Irina Niculescu
email: inniculescu@gmail.com
As the Scholarship Fund grows, UNIMA-USA will be able to offer
increased aid to more recipients. Donations of any amount are
most gratefully accepted. |
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SCHOOLS
Here is an extensive international list of Schools
for Puppetry Training. |
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