Doreen Montalvo 'Do It Anyway' Scholarship

Performing artists (dancers, actors, singers) age 30+ who are members of a principal minority group (Latina/o/Hispanic, African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, MENA/SWANA, or Pacific Islander), pursuing a performing-arts career, with desire to grow as an artist (some cycles also note professional experience).

1. Confirm age, minority-group, and performing-arts eligibility.
2. Complete the R.Evolución Latina application form when posted.
3. Upload headshot, resume, performance video/audio, and 100-word essay.
4. If selected, participate as an RL leader and in Beyond Workshop Series.

• Application
• Headshot
• Resume
• Video and/or audio of past performances
• Short essay (~100 words)

The Doreen Montalvo Scholarship is not only a financial award, but also a mutual ​commitment from R.Evolución Latina to nurture ​and the recipien​t to continue to dare to go beyond as they work toward their dreams. The Selection Committee will select the recipient not only on the​ basis of their past accomplishments, but also on character, leadership, and desire to enrich their art and the art of those around them. The four criteria for each applicant are as follows: – Artists who are at least 30 years old (​DOB on or before 1/31/1991) -Pursuing a career in the performing arts -Qualified members of a principal minority group (​Latina/Latino/​Hispanic, African-American, American Indian or Alaskan native, Asian or Pacific Islander) -Desire to grow as an artist

Annual honoree selected by RL committee (Jesse J. Sanchez, Luis Salgado, and others have served on selection)