Ashley E. Ketcher Memorial Scholarship
Theatre scholarship guide
Scholarship details
- Funder
- Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL)
- Study level
- High School
- Scholarship type
- Auburn High School Senior
- Opens
- Deadline
- 02/01 annually (winter cycle open Dec 1–Feb 1)
- Typical award size
- $500–$10,000 (varies)
- Website
- Apply or learn more
Eligibility criteria
Graduating Auburn High School (Rockford, IL area) senior in the CAPA program with interest/experience in performing arts, minimum 2.5 GPA, financial need, and a history of overcoming adversity. Planning to attend an accredited college or university.
Application steps
- Apply through CFNIL’s winter scholarship portal Dec 1–Feb
- 1.
- Answer the prompt on why you are the best candidate given the fund criteria.
- Secure one recommendation from a CAPA teacher.
- Submit financial-need and academic documentation as required.
Required materials
- CFNIL online application
- Essay prompt response
- CAPA teacher recommendation
- Transcript
- Financial need information
Overview
- Be a graduating Auburn High School senior in the CAPA program; - Have an interest and prior experience in the performing arts; - Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5/4.0; - Have financial need; and - Have overcome adversity in life.
Past recipients
Auburn High School CAPA seniors; names announced via CFNIL
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