Youth and Adult Scholarships
The Crucible offers full and partial scholarships for youth and adults who would otherwise not be able to participate in classes or camps. Each year, we offer over $100,000 in youth and adult scholarships.
Scholarships for BIPOC and low-income students from Oakland
Scholarships are funded by The Crucible’s general funds, foundation grants, and individual donations. Scholarships are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, based on availability and the criteria below. Scholarship applications are accepted on a rolling basis.Criteria
The Crucible prioritizes scholarship awards to low-income households, youth and adults living and/or attending school in West Oakland or the East Bay, and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) youth and families.
Low-income BIPOC youth and adults and those who need financial support to attend are encouraged to apply. Scholarships are awarded to youth and adults based on the strength of their applications, financial need, and class availability.
Incomplete applications will not be processed. Youth students must be ages 8-17, and if awarded a scholarship will be placed into age-appropriate classes. Requests for specific sessions and classes are not guaranteed.
Instructions
Please completely fill out the scholarship application form, and submit your application no later than three weeks prior to your class start date.
Applications are reviewed in the order that they are received. If you are granted a scholarship, you will be notified by email or phone at least one week prior to the class start date. These awards are designed for adults and families with financial need and are allocated based on availability of funds and class space. Spaces are limited.
The Crucible reserves the right to cancel scholarships at any time for any reason.