N. Patricia Yarborough Scholarship
Theatre scholarship guide
Applications are currently closed. The most recent deadline on record is February 17, 2026. Check the sponsor website for the next application cycle.
Scholarship details
- Funder
- Connecticut Community Foundation
- Study level
- High School / Undergraduate
- Scholarship type
- Connecticut
- Opens
- Not published
- Deadline
- (Closed)
- Typical award size
- Primarily around $2,000 (varies; non-renewable but prior recipients may reapply)
- Website
- Learn more
Eligibility criteria
Residents of Connecticut Community Foundation’s 21-town service area (Beacon Falls, Bethlehem, Bridgewater, Cheshire, Goshen, Litchfield, Middlebury, Morris, Naugatuck, New Milford, Oxford, Prospect, Roxbury, Southbury, Thomaston, Warren, Washington, Waterbury, Watertown, Wolcott, Woodbury) studying music, art, dance, or theatre. Minimum ~2.75 GPA (B- or higher). High school seniors or adult first-time college freshmen; U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
Application steps
- Confirm residence in the 21-town service area and arts field of study.
- Apply via Connecticut Community Foundation scholarship portal.
- Submit academic record, extracurriculars, letter, and essay as required.
- Awards announced around June after Board approval.
Required materials
- CCF scholarship application
- Transcript
- Essay
- Recommendation letter
- Proof of arts study plans and residency
Overview
This scholarship is open to U.S. high school seniors and adult students entering their freshman year who reside in the Connecticut Community Foundation's 21-town service area. Students must have a grade point average of B- or higher, and must study music, art, dance, or theatre
Past recipients
Arts students from the Waterbury/Litchfield-area 21-town region; announced by Connecticut Community Foundation
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