Application for Trustee Scholarship Part 1 Part 2 - Miss Porter's School
Application for Trustee Scholarship Part 1 Part 2 - Miss Porter's School
Application for Trustee Scholarship Part 1 Part 2 - Miss Porter's School
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<strong>Application</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Trustee</strong> <strong>Scholarship</strong><br />
<strong>Part</strong> 1<br />
<strong>Miss</strong> Porter’ rs merit scholarships in amounts ranging from $5,000 to half tuition grants, <strong>for</strong> girls with special<br />
talents. <strong>Scholarship</strong>s may be renewed <strong>for</strong> up to four years (dependent on successful academic per<strong>for</strong>mance and continued<br />
involvement at Porter’s in the arts, athletics, or leadership and community service.) These scholarships may be supplemented<br />
with an additional grant, if a student qualifies <strong>for</strong> need-based financial assistance.<br />
Full legal name:<br />
Current school:<br />
Home address:<br />
city<br />
street<br />
state or country<br />
zip or postal code<br />
Telephone: Fax: E-mail:<br />
Date of birth:<br />
I am applying <strong>for</strong> the:<br />
<strong>Part</strong> 2<br />
Fine Arts <strong>Trustee</strong> <strong>Scholarship</strong><br />
To win this scholarship, you must demonstrate strong academic achievement and show talent in the fine arts (vocal or<br />
instrumental music, dance, theatre, or visual arts.)<br />
Athletics <strong>Trustee</strong> <strong>Scholarship</strong><br />
If you are an outstanding student who also has athletic talent in one of the interscholastic spor red at Porter’s you can<br />
apply <strong>for</strong> this scholarship. Sports red are: badminton, basketball, crew, cross country, field hockey, golf, lacrosse, riding,<br />
soccer, skiing, softball, squash, swimming, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, and volleyball.<br />
Leadership and Service <strong>Trustee</strong> <strong>Scholarship</strong><br />
This award is <strong>for</strong> a student with an excellent academic record who has demonstrated outstanding leadership skills and/or a<br />
strong commitment to community service.<br />
<strong>Application</strong> Deadline: January 15.<br />
Recipients of the <strong>Trustee</strong> <strong>Scholarship</strong>s will be notified on March 10.
All applicants <strong>for</strong> <strong>Trustee</strong> <strong>Scholarship</strong>s are required to submit:<br />
1. <strong>Application</strong> Form<br />
(see reverse side) by January 15.<br />
2. Letter of Recommendation<br />
from an adult who supervises you in your area of expertise, <strong>for</strong> example, music or dance instructor, coach, or teacher.<br />
3. In addition, <strong>for</strong> the:<br />
Fine Arts <strong>Trustee</strong> <strong>Scholarship</strong>*<br />
Photography - Submit a portfolio containing a minimum of 10 pieces. May be in slide <strong>for</strong>mat or photographs.<br />
Contact Marlo Marrero, photography teacher, at (860) 409-3591 or e-mail marlo_marrero@missporters.org.<br />
Painting/Drawing - Submit a portfolio containing a minimum of 10 pieces. Portfolio may include, but is not<br />
limited to, prints, collages, or computer graphics. Work may be presented in slides, but there must be a minimum of<br />
three actual paintings and drawings in the portfolio. For in<strong>for</strong>mation contact Grier Torrence, Director of the Visual<br />
Arts Department, at (860) 409-3701 or e-mail grier_torrence@missporters.org.<br />
Music - Contact John Eells, Director of Music, <strong>for</strong> an audition or submit both audio and videotapes of<br />
your per<strong>for</strong>mance. Call (860) 409-3702 or e-mail john_eells@missporters.org.<br />
Theatre - Contact Eric Ort, Director of Theater, <strong>for</strong> an audition or submit a videotape consisting of a 2 to 3<br />
minute monologue. In addition, please submit a resume of related experience and awards. Call (860) 409-3700<br />
or e-mail theater@missporters.org.<br />
Pottery - Submit a portfolio (photographs or slides) of a minimum of 10 pieces. If you visit campus and bring<br />
pieces with you, contact ceramics teacher Susan Reeder Moss to arrange a showing. Call (860) 409-3701 or e-mail<br />
susan_reedermoss@missporters.org.<br />
Dance - Contact Alexa Melonopoulos, Director of Dance, to arrange an audition or submit a videotape of a class<br />
and a prepared piece. Call (860) 409-3644 or e-mail alexa_melonopoulos@missporters.org.<br />
Athletics <strong>Trustee</strong> <strong>Scholarship</strong>*<br />
A. Resumé of activities and awards<br />
B. A video, if available, or an athletic schedule <strong>for</strong> your sport. For in<strong>for</strong>mation contact Sue Gr , Director of Athletics, at<br />
(860) 409-3710 or e-mail sue_gr n@missporters.org.<br />
Leadership and Service <strong>Trustee</strong> <strong>Scholarship</strong>*<br />
All 9th and 10th grade applicants with extensive leadership or community service experience will be considered <strong>for</strong> this<br />
scholarship upon applying <strong>for</strong> admission. You may submit additional in<strong>for</strong>mation that details your community or<br />
leadership activities, <strong>for</strong> example, recommendations, certificates of awards or newspaper articles. For in<strong>for</strong>mation contact<br />
Kim Mount, Senior Associate Director of Admission, at (860) 409-3618 or email kim_mount@missporters.org<br />
*Supplemental materials submitted (tapes, slides, etc.) will not be returned unless a postage-paid envelope is enclosed.<br />
Signature of parent or guardian:<br />
Date:<br />
<strong>Application</strong> Deadline: January 15<br />
Recipients of the <strong>Trustee</strong> <strong>Scholarship</strong>s will be notified on March 10.<br />
Please submit this application to the
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