The JORGE E. MALDONADO Changemaker Scholarship at JWS
Jorge E. Maldonado (CARBIA OSURIO FELICES) defied description. He was a FORCE of NATURE.
He would tell you he was a son, brother, nephew, cousin, a proud Puerto Rican and Colombian from Houston, Texas, whose passion was music, giving the best hugs, putting smiles on people's faces, FOOD, and all Apple products. He would teach you how to salsa if you didn't know how (while eating chicharrones). He could make anyone feel like the most important person in the room. And he had a knack for knowing when people needed a little extra support, gladly rushing in to be a shoulder to cry on, to tell them how beautiful they were or to raise his voice with theirs in protest of wrong-doing and injustice.
So it's not surprising that he wasn't afraid of changing the energy in a room. He made spaces braver, leading by example, inspiring others to speak their truths and follow their passions. JORGE. HAD. PASSION! This was his superpower. He lived life the way it is meant to be lived, making the most of each moment, telling people how he felt, following his curiosity in pursuit of learning new things, cultivating a sense of adventure with a can-do attitude, unafraid to leap… trusting the net would always appear. That is the saving grace. Although he wasn't given nearly enough time here on Earth, he seemingly squeezed an entire lifetime into his 30 short years.
Be a changemaker.
Jorge E. Maldonado Changemaker Scholarships are awarded to Artists who demonstrate incredible potential, not only in their area of study, but also in their ability to create a positive cultural impact with their art.
In honor of Jorge and the legacy he leaves behind, we invite you to follow your passions, speak your truths, be curious, be brave and make the most of your time on this journey.
How do I APPLY?
We are now accepting scholarship applications for The Career Collective at JWS Online.
Scholarships cover tuition from October 7 - December 31, 2024.
Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis.
Applications close at 11:59pm eastern on Sunday, October 6.
Late applications will not be considered.
With this round of scholarships, we are specifically looking to support artists whose identities are underrepresented in the theatre industry. We trust that you will submit your application (or sit out of this round) accordingly.
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We are delighted to accept donations of any size for our scholarship program. 100% of the donations collected go directly to the Artists training. 0% of the donations are used for administrative costs.
Jen Waldman Studio is a sponsored artist with The Performance Zone Inc (dba The Field), a not-for-profit, tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) organization serving the performing arts community. Contributions to The Field earmarked for Jen Waldman Studio are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.