Troublemaker Scholarship
Theatre scholarship guide
Scholarship details
- Funder
- The Slants Foundation
- Study level
- Any (school enrollment not required)
- Scholarship type
- Nationwide
- Opens
- Not currently open
- Deadline
- Cycle-based (historically Dec–Jan window; check theslants.org/scholarship—window may close between cycles)
- Typical award size
- Up to $1,500 cash plus in-kind support valued at thousands (promotion, mentorship)
- Website
- Apply or learn more
Eligibility criteria
Individuals using unconventional art and activism approaches to address social issues. No school enrollment required. Supports projects with financial assistance, promotion, and mentorship.
Application steps
- Monitor theslants.org/scholarship for open application window.
- Submit project proposal aligning with art+activism mission.
- Await committee review.
- Recipients receive cash and in-kind support.
Required materials
Project application/proposal as specified when cycle opens
Overview
The troublemaker scholarship exists to help support unconventional approaches so addressing social issues using art and activism. Financial assistance, promotion, and mentorship is provided to the recipient. This includes up to $1,500 in cash in addition to in-kind support valued at thousands of dollars. Enrollment in a school is not required.
Past recipients
Kayla Hui (Chinese truck drivers photo series); Heidi Wong (Lucky Chaos podcast); Leopoldo Albea (100 Filipinos video series); David Huynh (Sống Collective theatre)