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Application Process

The application process is complete when the following items are on file in the Fine & Performing Arts Division office, Building 100, the Mattie Kelly Arts Center, NWF State College, Niceville campus:

1. Completed, TYPED scholarship application form.

2. Verification of applicant’s cumulative GPA (Guidance Counselor’s form).

3. Letters of recommendation (2). One letter is required from a band director or private instructor and one letter from the guidance counselor or principal. “Letter of Recommendation” forms are attached to facilitate this process.

4. Photograph of applicant. (Preferably wallet sized) Please attach to your scholarship application with a paperclip; do not use staples, tape, or glue. Print your name on the bottom back edge of the photo.

5. Applicants must be prepared to perform two contrasting pieces from appropriate musical theater repertoire and one monologue.

6. Schedule your audition. Please email Caitlin TaraBori in the Fine and Performing Arts Division office at taraboric@nwfsc.edu to schedule your audition. You may use musical accompaniment on your phone and an AUX cable will be provided to play from our system.

Evaluation Schedule

Failure to submit your paperwork by the dates listed below may result in not being considered for scholarship awards.

Application Deadline: Friday, February 21, 2020. All application materials must be received in the Fine Arts Division office by this date.

Audition Date: Saturday, March 7, 2020 (9 a.m. - 2 p.m.) in the Tyler Recital Hall. If you are unable to keep your audition appointment, it is imperative that you contact Caitlin TaraBori at 850-729-5382 Opt. 4.

Applications should be directed to Caitlin TaraBori by one of the following methods:

Hand Delivered: NWF State College Niceville Campus, Building 100

By Mail: Caitlin TaraBori Mattie Kelly Fine and Performing Arts Center

Northwest Florida State College

100 College Boulevard E. Niceville, Florida 32578

Fax copies are not acceptable because the photograph will not fax properly. Please allow enough time to either hand carry or send through regular mail.

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Fine & Performing Arts Scholarship Application Guide

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To be Typed and Printed by Applicant

Name __________________________________________________ NWF State College Student ID Number __________________ Address_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Street City State Zip

Home Phone Number ________________________________________E-Mail Address _____________________________________

Date Of Birth _______________________________________________ Parents’ Names ____________________________________

Cell Phone Number __________________________________________Work Phone Number ________________________________

High School (If Still Attending) ___________________________________________________________________________________

Will You Be Classified As: Out-Of-State Student In-State Student

Intended Major at NWF State College_____________________________________________________________________________

Briefly state your educational goals:

Are you a singer? Yes No Are you a dancer? Yes No

Please list the TWO (2) SELECTIONS OF CONTRASTING STYLES that you wish to perform at your audition.

Play: ______________________________________________ Author: ____________________________________________

Play: ______________________________________________ Author: ____________________________________________ Monologue: ________________________________________________________________________________________________

List theatre activities in which you have participated including acting classes, dance classes, workshops, stage production, technical fields, etc. (May be school, church, and/or community theatre.):

Include any pertinent information that you feel we should know:

I understand that final determination of all scholarship awards will be made by the Division Director of the Fine and Performing Arts Division. I understand I must maintain a 2.5 overall grade point average with a 3.5 grade point average in the scholarship area in order to remain eligible for scholarship funds. I hereby authorize Northwest Florida State College to release my academic records to the NWF State College Fine and Performing Arts Scholarship Committee to determine possible scholarship awards.

___________________________________________

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Signature of Applicant Date

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* TO BE TYPED AND PRINTED BY HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR*

Student’s Name______________________________________________________________________________________________

Student’s NWF State College Student ID Number___________________________________________________________________

High School _________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Street City State Zip

Phone ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Student’s Cumulative GPA ______________________________________________________________________________________

Class Ranking ________________________________________________________________________________________________

ACT/SAT Composite Scores _____________________________________________________________________________________

I certify that the information reported above is, as of this date, to the best of my knowledge, true and correct. I have attached my

“Letter of Recommendation” form.

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Guidance Counselor (Please Print)

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Signature Date

Please forward completed application materials to:

Caitlin TaraBori Northwest Florida State College

100 College Boulevard E.

Niceville, Fl. 32578

Application deadlines are listed on the scholarship application guide sheet provided to the student.

Comments:

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Letter of Recommendation

Section 1: To be Typed and Printed by the Applicant

Please complete Section I before giving this letter to a reference who is able to comment on your qualifications for receipt of

a scholarship award at Northwest Florida State College. Additional references may be provided by friends, employers,

pastors, neighbors, instructors, etc. Family members should not be used as references.

Name of Recommender ____________________________________ Phone # of Recommender _____________________________

Business/Organization/School _______________________________ Job Title ___________________________________________

Name of Student _________________________________________ NWF State College Student ID Number____________________ Address____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Street City State Zip

Section 2: To be Completed in Ink or Typed by the Recommender

It is important to the candidate that you provide him/her with a rating on the items listed below. Please feel free to include

additional information on the back of this form, if you desire. After completing this form, please return it to the student to submit

with the application form or mail it to Caitlin TaraBori, Northwest Florida State College, 100 College Boulevard E., Niceville, FL 32578.

Outstanding Above Average Average Poor No Opinion

Initiative

Community Involvement

Demonstrated Intellectual Ability

Motivation and Diligence

Interpersonal Skills

Writing Ability

Speaking Ability

Leadership

Attitude

Creativity and Originality

How long have you known this student? _______________________ In what capacity? ____________________________________

Additional Comments:

Signature Date

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Letter of Recommendation

Section 1: To be Typed and Printed by the Applicant

Please complete Section I before giving this letter to a reference who is able to comment on your qualifications for receipt of

a scholarship award at Northwest Florida State College. Additional references may be provided by friends, employers,

pastors, neighbors, instructors, etc. Family members should not be used as references.

Name of Recommender ____________________________________ Phone # of Recommender _____________________________

Business/Organization/School _______________________________ Job Title ___________________________________________

Name of Student _________________________________________ NWF State College Student ID Number____________________ Address____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Street City State Zip

Section 2: To be Completed in Ink or Typed by the Recommender

It is important to the candidate that you provide him/her with a rating on the items listed below. Please feel free to include

additional information on the back of this form, if you desire. After completing this form, please return it to the student to submit

with the application form or mail it to Caitlin TaraBori, Northwest Florida State College, 100 College Boulevard E., Niceville, FL 32578.

Outstanding Above Average Average Poor No Opinion

Initiative

Community Involvement

Demonstrated Intellectual Ability

Motivation and Diligence

Interpersonal Skills

Writing Ability

Speaking Ability

Leadership

Attitude

Creativity and Originality

How long have you known this student? _______________________ In what capacity? ____________________________________

Additional Comments:

Signature Date

Musical Theatre PDFApplication ProcessEvaluation Schedule

Musical Theatre Form All But Cover.pdf* TO BE TYPED AND PRINTED BY HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR*Letter of RecommendationSection 1: To be Typed and Printed by the ApplicantSection 2: To be Completed in Ink or Typed by the Recommender

Letter of RecommendationSection 1: To be Typed and Printed by the ApplicantSection 2: To be Completed in Ink or Typed by the Recommender

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