Kelly Ann Garcia Scholarship for the Performing Arts

Students personifying spirit and potential in performing arts with emphasis on voice—typically seniors planning to major in vocal music at an accredited college/university, and vocal music students entering junior/senior years seeking aid for music camps, academies, or musical tours. Selected by Scholarship Advisory Committee for Cadillac Area Community Foundation Board approval.

1. Apply through Cadillac Area Community Foundation scholarship process.
2. Document vocal/performing arts plans or camp/academy participation.
3. Submit materials for Advisory Committee review.
4. Meet the March deadline.

• Foundation application
• Academic/arts materials
• Vocal music major or music camp/academy plans as applicable

The Kelly Ann Garcia Memorial Scholarships for the Performing Arts was established for the purpose of providing financial assistance to students who personify spirit and potential in the performing arts with an emphasis on voice. The scholarship was established to assist seniors planning to major in vocal music at an accredited college or university, and to provide financial assistance, to vocal music students entering their junior and senior years, in attending music camps, academies, or musical tours. Scholarships shall be awarded based on selections and recommendations by the Scholarship Advisory Committee to the Cadillac Area Community Foundations’ Board of Trustees. The Scholarship Advisory Committee is selected by the Cadillac Area Community Foundation Board of Trustees. Scholarships will only be available to CAPS Seniors majoring in voice training at an accredited college or university, and students entering their junior or senior year attending music camps, academies, or musical tours for the purpose of vocal music training. Priority consideration will be given to Applicants that: request scholarship funds for activities that fit the Fund’s purpose as stated above and clearly state the skills they expect to gain; demonstrate the greatest need and potential for growth; and complete the application themselves.

Cadillac, MI area vocal/performing arts students; announced by CACF