Ethan Shell Memorial Scholarship
The Ethan Shell Memorial Scholarship provides scholarship aid for students who are pursuing a formal education in the performing arts such as theatre arts, music, dance, or stagecraft.

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About Ethan Shell

Ethan Bradford Shell was the youngest of five children of David and Poppy Shell. All of his siblings and parents were active in theatre. Ethan became involved with his first play at age 8 when he performed in HCT's show "How To Eat Like A Child". Theater, dancing, singing and performing became the central focus of his entire life and he went on to participate in over 30 shows on Kauai, with lead roles in many. He was also very involved with KPAC, the high school after-school theater program on Kauai. His favorite roles included Birdie in "Bye, Bye, Birdie", Danny Zukko in "Grease", Cat in the Hat in "Seussical" and his final role of Papa Gi in HCT's: "Once On This Island". Ethan left Kauai to attend the NYC theater school AMDA, graduating in 2008. Ethan was in an off-Broadway play and was also working as a model in NYC when he died suddenly from an undiagnosed heart condition on January 30, 2010, at age 21. He will be remembered as a funny, creative, kind and loving friend to many on Kauai and as an example to other young people to work toward their goals and to live their dreams. His parents say that Ethan would be honored at the creation of this scholarship in his name.a longtime HCT & KPAC student, passed away suddenly of an aortic aneurism in January.

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2010 Scholarship Winners - Jorey Cantu and Kendall Beck Jorey Cantu and Kendall Beck Don't miss Jorey and Kendall in the HCT Alumni production of RENT which opens July 15th at the Puhi Theatrical Warehouse. Congratulations to Jorey Cantu of Lihue and Kendall Layne Beck of Kapaa. Each student will receive $1,000 towards their college tuition. Jorey Cantu graduated from Kauai High in 2009. There she had many leading roles in musicals produced by KPAC, the high school drama program, most notably the title role in HELLO DOLLY her junior year. She is the daughter of Ismael and Stacie Cantu. She has completed her freshman year at Notre Dame de Namur University in Belmont, California, where she is majoring in Musical Theater and English. Kendall Layne Beck also graduated from Kauai High in 2009, where she had the lead role in KPAC's production of FOOTLOOSE her senior year. She is the daughter of Layne and Eric Torgerson. She has completed her freshman year at the University of Nevada/Las Vegas, where she is majoring in Stage and Screen Acting.
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Scholarship Details
Eligibility Criteria:	1) Student must be a graduating high school senior or GED recipient applying as a full time student to an accredited college or university, or a freshman year college student at an accredited college or university. 2) Must be a US Citizen and resident of the County of Kauai, State of Hawaii. 3) Applicants must be pursuing a formal education focused on the performing arts such as theatre arts, music, dance, or stagecraft.
Application Procedure:	1) Applications are available for download from the Hawaii Children's Theatre website or from a member of the HCT board of directors. 2) Complete the application and send it to: Hawaii Children's Theatre PO Box 662295 Lihue, HI 96766 no later than March 15th, 2011. 3) Include a copy of your high school transcript, your two formal letters of recommendation (one from a current or former teacher and one from a member of the community), your Student Aid Report (SAR) or Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form (if applicable). 4) Application Deadline is March 15th, 2011
Selection Criteria:	The scholarship is administered without regard to race, creed, color, age, religion, sex, national origin or physical disability: • Performing Arts Achievement/Experience • Academic Achievement • Talent • Financial Need
Applicant Interviews:	The scholarship selection committee will meet and review all the applications. interviews with the top three applicants will be scheduled in April. Awards will be announced May 1st 2011
Announcement:	Scholarship award announcement no later than May 1st, 2010.

Scholarship Amount - $1,000
Scholarship funds are paid directly to the college you plan to attend.