About the Scholarship

THE CRIMSON CAVALETTE BOOSTER CLUB

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM GUIDELINES 

Applications must be received by 4PM, March 28, 2025

 The applicants must meet the requirements outlined below to apply for the scholarship. 

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Scholarship Sponsorship: The scholarship program is sponsored by the Tompkins High School Crimson Cavalette Booster Club.  Funds are generated from the membership dues.

1. Eligibility: Cavalettes must meet each of the following eligibility requirements

   • A Senior and a current member of the Crimson Cavalettes dance team. 

   • Minimum GPA of 2.8

   • Cavalette (or your family) is a member of the 2024-2025 Crimson Cavalette Booster Club.  Candidates will receive 5 pts/year for every year their family was a member in the Crimson Cavalette Booster Club (Reference Rubric). 

   • Plans to attend a college, university or trade school following graduation

   • Cavalette is in good standing: no academic, behavioral suspensions or probations

   • Include a current transcript (official or a copy of an unofficial transcript will be accepted).

   • Include a letter of recommendation.  Letters of recommendation should be from a teacher, former dance teacher (not a Cavalette Director or Assistant Director), employer, church youth leader/clergy, not from a family member. 

   • Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

1. Scholarship Awards: Scholarships valued at $500 will be awarded to a maximum of 3 Cavelette students. The awards may be applied toward tuition, registration fees, books, dormitory fees, or any other college fees or academic expenses. The funds will be paid directly to the student.

2. Review Committee Selection: In awarding scholarships, the Crimson Cavalette Booster will validate if the applicant meets the eligibility criteria. 

   • The CCBC Secretary will chair a chosen committee of 3 or 5 committee members to review all remaining candidates. The Review Committee members will be anonymous and active supporting members of our community or OTHS staff members.  Selection recipients will be based on Character, Leadership, Sportsmanship, and Work Habits.

1. Timeline

   • 4 PM, March 28, 2025: Applications must be received. No late or incomplete applications will be accepted or considered. 

   • Use the Application below to submit all applications.  

   • March 29-April 6, 2025: CCBC Secretary/Scholarship prepares applications for the Review committee.

   • April 9-April 23, 2025: Committee Review Panel Selection

   • May 3, 2025:  Recipients notified on Saturday during the Spring Show

Questions can be directed to the CCBC Secretary/Scholarship Committee Chair @ ccbcsecretary1440@gmail.com