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Christine Churchill Memorial Scholarship Application 

Christine Churchill, affectionately known to her students as “Miss Churchill,” loved the world of ballet and relished sharing it with whomever she came in contact with. Miss Churchill so enjoyed teaching children and always hoped — dreamed even — that one or more of her students would someday go on to bravura careers in a ballet company. Now the Christine Churchill Memorial Scholarship fund will support young dancers who aspire to have that “bravura ballet career.”​​​

Christine Churchill Memorial Scholarship

To be considered, student must

  • Be 11 years or older

  • Be a student in SCD’s Intermediate I, Intermediate II or Advanced level

  • Be attending classes a minimum of four days per week

  • Have an excellent attendance record and must then maintain an excellent attendance record

  • Make attendance at ballet classes and rehearsals a priority

  • Show sincere commitment and dedication to ballet

  • Have a current goal to pursue a college degree in dance (with a focus on ballet) and/or a professional career in ballet

  • Answer the questions on page 3 (in writing or through submitting a video)

  • Be able to demonstrate financial need

Deadline

  • July 21, 2025​

    • Email video submissions to info@sonomadance.org or send us a DM on social media (Facebook or Instagram @sonomaconservatoryofdance)

    • Email essays to info@sonomadance.org or submit in person at the studio desk

    • Online submission may be completed below

Notes

  • The Christine Churchill Memorial Scholarship will cover the selected dancer’s tuition and performance fees for the 2025-26 School Year (August 25, 2025 – June 27, 2026).

  • If you don’t qualify to apply for the Christine Churchill Memorial Scholarship, please consider applying to our Tuition Assistance Program.

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FINANCIAL ELIGIBILITY

(to be completed by parent/guardian)

Indicate which programs, if any, student and/or family qualified for of the following or similar programs within the past three (3) years:

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR ESSAY / VIDEO SUBMISSION

  • Choose from written essay or video submission option

  • Answer Question 1

  • Answer Question 2

  • Answer Question 3 or 4

    • If desired, the dancer may answer both Questions 3 and 4

  • Answer Question 5

Question #1

Question #2

Question #3

Question #4

Question #5



Should a scholarship be awarded to the applicant, the student’s parent/gaurdian is responsible for supporting the student in fulfilling the eligibility requirements (stated above), such as maintaining excellent attendance. Failure to do so could lead to forfeiting the scholarship before the end of its term.


If there is ever a conflict or change in circumstances, please contact the studio immediately at (707) 938-1424. Communication is key to a happy and balanced relationship. We look forward to partnering with you!



I, the parent/guardian of the student, hereby certify that all of the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I further acknowledge that failure to complete this entire application and/or submitting false information will disqualify my student from receiving the Christine Churchill Memorial Scholarship. I also acknowledge that I understand the eligibility requirements as stated on this application.

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