Scholarship
Opportunities
Tracy Republican
Women’s Club Scholarship Fund
The Tracy Republican Women's Club has a scholarship fund that was created by the generous contribution of its founding donor, Evelyn Tolbert. The scholarship fund is designed to encourage high school senior girls to seek careers in the political arena. There is no stipulation on political party affiliation, but applicants must be students of a Tracy high school and must live in Tracy.
The Tracy Republican Women's Club Scholarship program established by Tolbert is continuing to grow. The Scholarship amount has been increased to $1,000.
This year's recipient is Miss Valerie Brown.
“Tracy,
Our Town USA” Scholarship Fund
High school seniors with an aptitude for the performing arts have the opportunity to receive scholarship money through a program sponsored by The Tracy Performing Arts Foundation. The idea for the scholarships evolved during the first year 2003 production of „Tracy, Our Town USA,‰ written by City Councilmember Evelyn Tolbert, to mark the city‚s 125th anniversary.
This year, as in previous years, three $500 scholarships were awarded. The scholarship proceeds can be used for tuition costs, provided the major or minor is performing arts. Proceeds can also be used for tuition costs at private performing arts schools, as well as the purchase of musical instruments, and for private instruction fees. To be eligible, a student must meet the following criteria:
- Applicants must be a high school senior or equivalent, who resides within the boundaries of the Tracy Unified School District.
- Applicants must submit school transcripts and a photo.
- Applicants must submit a VHS video of a single performance.
- Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation from non-relatives who know of the students performance ability and objectives.
All high school seniors who act, dance, and play musical instruments can participate.
This year's 2006 winners are:
Brie Edwards - Tracy High School - Classical Piano
Rachel Kuczynski - Tracy High School - Dance
Rebecca Stanton - Tracy High School - Insrumental Performance
These are all very talented young people and the Tracy Performing Arts Foundation applauds them and looks forward to seeing future demonstrations of their talents throughout the community.
Page last updated June 2006.
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