APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
A student’s mentor (director/teacher/guidance counselor who has first-hand knowledge and experience with the student) must nominate the student to be considered for the scholarship. However, the student is required to complete the bio as well as all other elements of the application. The nominator may assist the student if requested by the student to do so.
SCORING CRITERIA
The judging committee will evaluate scholarship applicants and select scholarship winners based on the following criteria:
15 pts. Letter of Recommendation
20 pts. Student Bio
20 pts. Educational Goals
20 pts. Theatre or Journalism Experience
25 pts. Interview / Audition
The deadline for submission of applications is February 9, 2026. You may download the application below.
Student Scholarship Applications must be submitted by email to:
scholarships@carbonellawards.org
Please Note: The interview / audition will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, and is mandatory for finalists.
To Download the 2026 Scholarship Application, Please Click Here >>
