Scholarships & Workstudy
A limited number of full and partial scholarships, based on merit and need, are available to students between the ages of 8 and 16 for the academic year. Scholarship auditions are held every year in September only. Applicants must sign-up to audition in advance. Sign-ups begin after Labor Day.
Work/Study Program For Teens and Adults
Generally speaking, Spoke the Hub exchanges one hour of class time for one hour of work with adults.
For teens, the work/study rate is two hours of work for every class. Call to discuss further details of exchange. Work/study possibilities include:
- Program Advertising: soliciting/collecting ads and payment from area merchants
- Flyer Posting and Distribution: getting the word out on the streets on upcoming classes, performances and special events
- Helping at Performances and Special Events: doing box office, making and selling refreshments, setting up and cleaning up before and after performances or events;
Barter
If you are a skilled professional who can offer a specialized service which Spoke the Hub needs, give us a written estimate for your services, and we will balance class, performance, space rental and/or special events fees against your invoice. Skilled help we often need includes:
- Walking kids from neighborhood schools to classes afterschool
- Carpentry and Construction
- Cleaning
- Computer Graphics – flyers, schedules, newsletters, special projects
- Computer / Tech Support
- Grant Writing and Development
- Lighting & Sound / Tech Support
- Photography/Videography Documentation and Editing
- Press and Publicity
- Sewing