Enrichment Scholarship
General Information
The Town of Parker Cultural Department is committed to providing the benefits of arts and culture enrichment to our community. Through the Cultural Scholarship Program, the Town as well as generous Parker Arts members and donors, make programs accessible to those who would not otherwise be able to participate. This program assists individuals with disabilities and those experiencing financial difficulties, or times of special need.
Eligibility
Applicants may apply for a cultural scholarship for the following identified needs:
- Income Based: The Town uses household income combined with household size to determine the amount of need for the cultural scholarship. This scale was developed using established standards found on CCCAP, Free and Reduced Lunch Program and government assistance applications.
- Special Circumstances: Special circumstances are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Priority will first be given to households facing more critical and involuntary hardship situations. Priority is given to households demonstrating why the scholarship is needed to support the engagement in pro-social activities.
- Temporary Hardships: Hardships and special times of need are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Priority will first be given to households facing more critical and involuntary hardship situations.
Application Process
- Submit completed Enrichment Scholarship Application two weeks prior to the start of the class
- Include required documentation for approval (see eligibility and application for required documents)
- Accepted applicants must pay at 40% of the registration fee
- The maximum scholarship value is $200 per calendar year
- Please open and review the scholarship applications and guidelines.
Bus Scholarships
General Information
Thanks to the Town of Parker and other generous Parker Arts members and donors, the Cultural Scholarship Program also supports qualified schools in need of bus funding to attend student matinees at the Parker Arts. The number of bus scholarships distributed varies each year depending on available funding and the number of requests received. Scholarships may only provide financial assistance for buses, as student matinee ticket prices are set at reduced prices for schools. Local businesses, community groups, and individuals contribute annually to the scholarship fund, it is not supported by tax dollars.
Eligibility
- Income Based: Title 1 School (over 50% of student population on a Reduced or Free Meal Plan)
- Special Circumstances: Circumstances reviewed on a case-by-case basis. (Schools facing difficulty securing buses for field trips, student programs or accommodation requests).
- Location Based: Preferred schools are within the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD)
Application Process
- Submit complete Bus Scholarship Application after School Group Reservation confirmation from Parker Arts
- Include a letter from your principal stating school qualifications
- Include bus fees (invoiced or estimated)
- Include bus scholarship amount requested
- Scholarship payments may go directly to the busing company via a submitted busing invoice and order number or to the school. Remittance to school or bus company required a completed IRS W9 form.
- Submit application to Parker Arts Education Department, Education Manager Kirstin Fletcher, kfletcher@parkerco.gov or mail to Parker Arts, C/O Education 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker, CO 80138.
Parker Arts urges non-qualifying individuals and schools to inquire for scholarship assistance. For additional scholarship inquiries and funding availability, please contact Education Manager Kirstin Fletcher at 303.805.3364 or kfletcher@parkerco.gov.
How to Donate to the Parker Arts Cultural Scholarship Program:
If you are interested in donating to the scholarship fund or other Parker Arts programs, please visit Ways to Donate.