The Ethan Shell Memorial Scholarship provides scholarship aid for students who are pursuing a formal education in the performing arts such as theater arts, music, dance, or stagecraft.
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicant must be a graduating high school senior or GED recipient applying as a full-time student to an accredited college or university, or a freshman year college student at an accredited college or university. Must be a US Citizen and resident of the County of Kauai, State of Hawaii. Applicants must be pursuing a formal education focused on the performing arts such as theatre arts, music, dance, or stagecraft.

Required Documents:
Include a copy of your high school or first-year college transcript, two typed, formal letters of recommendation (one from a current or former teacher and one from a member of the community), and a copy of your Student Aid Report (SAR) or Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form (if applicable).

Selection Criteria: The scholarship is administered without regard to race, creed, color, age, religion, sex, national origin or physical disability. The committee will consider the following:
Performing Arts Achievement/Experience
Academic Achievement
Talent
Financial Need
Applicant Interviews: Deadline to apply: May 5th. The top three applicants must be available to be interviewed from May 5 to May 14.
Scholarship Amount - $2,000 Scholarship award will be announced by May 31, 2026 and paid directly to the college you plan to attend.


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1. Name (First, Middle Initial, Last) (Required.)

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2. Contact Information (Required.)

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3. High School/University (Required.)

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4. GPA (Required.)

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5. Date of Birth (Required.)

Date

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6. Name of College/University you plan to attend? (Required.)

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7. Anticipated/Current Major? (Required.)

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8. By writing my name, I hereby certify that all the information provided in this application is true to the best of my knowledge. I authorize Hawaii Children's Theatre to publish any non-financial information from this application for use in promotional or fundraising activities. (Required.)

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9. Please attach a recent photo. (Required.)

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10. Attach high school or college transcript. (Required.)

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11. Attach formal letter of recommendation from a current or former teacher. (Required.)

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12. Attach formal letter of recommendation from a member of the community. (Required.)

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13. Attach a copy of your Student Report (SAR) or Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Form (If applicable).

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14. Describe your experience and achievements in the performing arts: (Required.)

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15. Summarize your other interests/ affiliations, clubs, accomplishments, and the like: (Required.)

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16. Tell us your favorite performing arts experience to date. What made it your favorite? (Required.)

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17. Why you? (Required.)

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