Scarborough announces scholarship program

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ELLIS COUNTY — Scarborough Renaissance Festival is proud to announce the introduction of an annual scholarship program as part of its long time commitment to supporting the arts and education in the North Texas community.

For the 2015-16 school year, Scarborough Renaissance Festival will award one $1,000 scholarship to a qualified High School senior from Ellis County who has participated in the band, orchestra, choir, art and/or drama-theater programs during their high school career.

Scholarship applications are available through the high schools within the Ellis County area and eligible students will have until April 18, 2016 to submit their applications and other applicable information.

The Scarborough Renaissance Festival scholarship program is an outstanding addition to the Scarborough Student Days’ educational and performance program that has been taking place annually since 1989 and Scarborough Renaissance Festival is hopeful that in the future this program can be expanded to include a greater number of scholarships and students to which they are offered.

"Nurturing the love for performing and visual arts within the youth of our community is at the heart of what we do at Scarborough Renaissance Festival each and every day", Coy Sevier, General Manager of Scarborough Renaissance Festival, said. "We are very excited about the unveiling of this scholarship program and the ability to help students continue their education and expanding their love of the arts."

The 36th season of Scarborough Renaissance Festival is a North Texas tradition that is interactive fun for everyone, 16th Century Style set in the days of King Henry VIII! Full combat armored jousts, Birds of Prey exhibitions, Mermaid Lagoon, 23 stages of Renaissance entertainment, exquisite crafts, 200 shoppes, artisan demonstrations and games of skill, Renaissance rides. Plus, weekly special events and food and drink fit for a king!

Scarborough Renaissance Festival will be open on Saturdays, Sundays, and Memorial Day Monday, April 9 – May 30, 2016, rain or shine, from 10 AM to 7 PM. Student Days will take place on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. Located in Waxahachie, Scarborough is just 30 minutes south of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex off of I-35E at exit 399A. Scarborough Renaissance Festival is sponsored by Dr Pepper, Tom Thumb, Albertsons, MetroPCS and Waxahachie Autoplex.

For more information please call 972-938-3247 or visit SRFestival.com.