diversity scholarships
As part of our commitment to DEIA and ensuring the performing arts are accessible for all, Haus of Comedy is continuing our full-ride scholarship program for our adult classes.
This program aims to promote equity and accessibility in the world of improvisational theater by providing access for folks from historically marginalized communities who are interested in enriching their lives and finding joy through improvisation.
details - 2026 classes
For each adult improv class offered in 2026, one slot will be held for a recipient of a diversity scholarship (additional slots may be held in the future, based on need and community response) that will cover 100% of the tuition costs associated with each class.
ELIGIBILITY: Eligible applicants include:
Applicants who self-identify as being a member of historically disadvantaged and/or marginalized communities (BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, disabled and/or neurodiverse, etc.)
Family members of application review panelists, those in a romantic relationship with panelists, and panelists themselves are not eligible for this scholarship.
TO APPLY: Please complete this Google form. The form must be completed in full by no later than 2 weeks prior to the start of class. You can apply for multiple scholarships.
DEADLINE: The deadline to submit your application is 2 weeks prior to the start date of the class for which you are applying. See below for dates. Information for all classes is available here.
Improv 101 – 6-Week Class (Thursdays)
Class dates: Feb 12, 19, 26, Mar 5, 12, 19, 2026
Start date: Thursday, Feb 12, 2026
Application deadline: Thursday, January 29, 2026
Selection deadline: Thursday, February 5, 2026
Improv 201 – Saturday/Saturday Intensive
Class dates: Saturday, April 11 & Saturday, April 18, 2026
Start date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Application deadline: Saturday, March 28, 2026
Selection deadline: Saturday, April 4, 2026
Improv 201 – Saturday/Sunday Intensive
Class dates: Saturday, March 21 & Sunday, March 22, 2026
Start date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
Application deadline: Saturday, March 7, 2026
Selection deadline: Saturday, March 14, 2026
Improv 301 – Saturday/Sunday Intensive
Class dates: Saturday, May 2 & Sunday, May 3, 2026
Start date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Application deadline: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Selection deadline: Saturday, April 25, 2026
SELECTION: Applicants will be chosen based on their adherence to the eligibility criteria outlined above. Applications will be reviewed by our volunteer panel composed of those who self-identify as members of marginalized/underserved communities. The applicant who is selected after this review process will be notified via email by no later than one week prior to the start of class. We will also reach out to applicants who were not selected.
QUESTIONS OR ASSISTANCE: If you require assistance completing or submitting this application, please reach out to Jessilee Windhaus at jessilee@windhausimprov.com (Jessilee is not on the review panel).
Thanks!
Are you passionate about fostering diversity and inclusion in the arts community? Do you believe in the transformative power of improvisation as a tool for personal and professional growth?
If so, we invite you to join us in a rewarding opportunity to serve as a volunteer on our scholarship application review panel.