Kitsap Children's Musical Theatre Scholarship

Consistent with Kitsap Children's Musical Theatre (KCMT)'s mission to train our KCMT youth today to become our community theatre leaders of tomorrow, KCMT established a scholarship fund in memory of Michael Riedel in honor of his dedication and contributions to KCMT. A $1000 merit-based scholarship will be awarded to one or more qualified applicants. Consideration will be given to the applicant's strengths in one or more of the following areas: KCMT participation, KCMT leadership, community service and leadership, other performing arts activities, other outside activities, and academics.

Preference will be given to first-time applicants.

Eligibility: Applications will be accepted from students who:

• Have participated in a minimum of three KCMT productions , at least one of which took place during the applicant's high school years, and
• Will be attending an accredited college, university, vocational school, or community college in the 2010-2011 school year.

How to Apply: Send the following to the KCMT Scholarship Committee:

• A completed application form (download application as a PDF; download application as a Word document),
• A letter of recommendation from a teacher, in a sealed envelope that is clearly marked with the student's name, and
• A letter of recommendation (character reference) from a non-family adult outside of KCMT, in a sealed envelope that is clearly marked with the student's name.

Please submit two copies of the application no later than May 14, 2010 (postmarked), and mailed to:

KCMT Scholarship Committee
PO Box 2111
Poulsbo, WA 98370

Notification: Scholarship winner(s) will be notified by mail in May 2010. We will also notify the winner's high school if the applicant chooses so on the application form.

For additional information: Please contact Pete Atha, Executive Director Kitsap Community Foundation.
Telephone: 360.698.3622 or by email at patha@kitsapfoundation.org.