Originally titled “Community Scholarships”, the Rainbow Scholarship program started in 2020 as a way to create access for folks struggling with the rising class costs that came with reduced class sizes for in person pandemic programming.
They started as a collection of $20-$50 donations from circus community members, to keep youth accessing circus.
These scholarships are specifically for children and youth in financial need. They are designed to address some of the financial barriers to participating in circus classes by providing students with a percentage of funds off their tuition. LGBTQ2S+, BIPOC, disabled, neurodivergent, those living with mental illness, working-class, and immigrant folks to the front!
During the first year of free Rainbow Circus summer camps, we used all of the profits from the camp shows to fund scholarships for programming throughout the school year. We’ve continued this every year since.
With equity in mind, we didn’t want to offer free inclusive summer camps followed by full-priced circus classes that were out of reach for some of our students. An ongoing and robust scholarship program felt like a good solution.
Since then, 10% or more of all Rainbow Circus student shows and performances have gone towards our Rainbow Scholarship fund.
100% of our “Protect Trans Kids” and Rainbow Circus apparel profits go towards the scholarship funds.
We’ve also had small and large donations to our scholarship fund.
These scholarships are possible because of the amazing community we have supporting us.
As we celebrate this wonderful milestone, we’re also saying THANK YOU to everyone who has made this possible!
You’re helping youth access movement arts, vibrant community, and self-expression.
Want to donate?
E-transfer: rainbowcirque@gmail.com with “scholarship in the memo” or email us to arrange another method.
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