Scholarship Opportunities through SFAA

Talent. Dedication. Heart. That is what the Slaughter Family Arts Awards (SFAA) celebrates, as it recognizes and promotes excellence and effort in the fine arts community. Founded in 2020, the Slaughter Family Arts Awards are the brainchild of FWCD alumni and current parents Rebecca (Shaw) ’02 and J Mack Slaughter ’02. They formed the arts organization as a way to give back, both through scholarship and performance opportunities to students who love the arts in school or out of school.

Students in grades 9-12 at Fort Worth Country Day, All Saints’ Episcopal School, Nolan Catholic High School, Trinity Valley School, and Southwest Christian School are invited to apply by Thursday, March 10, for scholarships in five categories to support their artistic passions. New this year: Each finalist will receive a $50 award; winners will receive a $300 scholarship.

Categories are: 

Dance

• Excellence in Performance
• Excellence in Choreography

Voice

• Excellence in Classical Performance
• Excellence in Pop Music Performance

Music

• Excellence in Classical Solo Instrumental Performance
• Excellence in Contemporary Solo Instrumental Performance

Theatre

• Excellence in Monologue Performance
• Excellence in Musical Theatre Vocal Performance
• Excellence in Technical Theatre and Design

Visual Arts

• Excellence in 3D Art
• Excellence in Painting
• Excellence in Drawing
• Excellence in Photography

2022 finalists will be announced on April 10. For more information, visit the SFAA website or contact FWCD’s Director of Fine Arts Chelsy Beninate.