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Scholarships

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In recognition of the tremendous energy, commitment, and talent of Upper Valley youth who participate in NCCT’s teen program, NCCT has established two annual scholarships to be awarded to graduating high school seniors pursuing their studies in theatrical or musical arts. The scholarships are named for Hetty Thomae, whose vision, energy, patience, and perseverance helped insure the success of the NCCT Teen productions, and Ellen Wilber, who was the Music Director for the Teen shows for 18 years.

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Applications must be received by April 1 for the award in June of that year.

 

Application requirements for each scholarship are below. Applications should be emailed to info@ncct.org with “Ellen Wilber Scholarship" or "Hetty Thomae Scholarship” as the subject.

 

Finalists may be called for an interview.

The Ellen Wilber Scholarship
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The Ellen Wilber Scholarship awards a $500 scholarship to a hardworking teen cast, crew, or orchestra member who is pursuing an undergraduate degree in either music, music education, or another music-related field. The Scholarship honors Ellen Wilber and the decades of hard work she dedicated to the NCCT Teen Program and NCCT.

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The applicant must:

  • be a graduating high school senior

  • have been involved in at least one NCCT production (Teen or Adult) during their high school career.

  • Plan on pursuing an undergraduate degree in music (instrumental or voice), music education, or another music-related field.

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The applicant should:

  • Include contact and education information: Name, date of birth, address, phone, email, high school, college attending (if known), anticipated major/minor.

  • Provide a list of all NCCT productions in which you have been involved and in what capacity.

  • Submit a Music Resume that includes: formal music education, private lessons and master classes, list of primary instruments and number of years played, concert/performance experiences, musical honors and awards, other music related experience.

  • Include a Personal Statement (maximum 500 words) explaining what NCCT has meant to you and how it has helped you grow as a musician/performer. Also answer how you would use the Ellen Wilber Scholarship to benefit your future.

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The Hetty Thomae Scholarship
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The Hetty Thomae Youth Scholarship was established to recognize the talent and potential of Upper Valley youth, specifically in the area of theatrical arts. The $500 scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school senior pursuing studies in theatrical arts and/or music. The scholarship is named in honor of Hetty Thomae whose vision, energy, patience, and perseverance insured the success of many NCCT Youth productions. 

 

The applicant must:

  • be a graduating high school senior

  • have been involved in at least one NCCT production (Teen or Adult) during their high school career.

  • Plan on pursuing an undergraduate degree in Theatrical arts and/or music or another related field.

 

The applicant should:

  • Include contact and education information: Name, date of birth, address, phone, email, high school, college attending (if known), anticipated major/minor

  • provide two recommendations, at least one from a teacher. (Recommendations from NCCT Board members will not be accepted.)

  • provide a list of all the shows s/he has been involved with from 6th grade to the present and in what capacity.

  • respond to the following questions (essay not exceeding one page): How has theater helped you to grow as a person? Is there an aspect of theater with which you would like to experiment? What are your goals for continuing theater involvement? How will you use this scholarship to help you achieve these goals?

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