INDIANAPOLIS — The Blaine Jarrett Memorial Scholarship Fund, a fund managed by Buck Creek Players, is pleased to announce the availability of the Blaine Jarrett Memorial Scholarship. Any graduating high school senior or college freshman who is currently enrolled or accepted into a performing arts related major/minor at a college or university is eligible to apply. Majors/minors which will be considered include: dance, theater performance, technical theater, instrumental music, vocal music, or related fields. Recipients will be based on the applicant’s participation, accomplishments, and involvement in the performing arts in the Central Indiana region. Recipients will receive a minimum scholarship of $1,000. Applications are available to download at buckcreekplayers.com/scholarship.html and must be postmarked no later than March 31, 2023 to be considered for a scholarship this year.
The Blaine Jarrett Memorial Scholarship Fund was started by Blaine’s family and friends. The first scholarship awards were made in 2008 when funding reached a sufficient level to allow meaningful annual scholarships to be awarded on an on-going basis. The fund has since been growing steadily thanks to contributions of a variety of donors and various fundraising activities. Donations are continuously being accepted and can be made via the website or can be mailed to BJMSF, 11150 Southeastern Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana 46259.