Named for a beloved arts educator and member of Ipswich River Community Chorus, the Nancy Ferretti/Ipswich River Community Chorus Scholarship for Achievement in the Arts is awarded to deserving students who intend to pursue their love of music as they continue their education. Each year IRCC grants a $500 scholarship to two to graduating high school seniors in the communities which we serve.
Currently, the scholarship is open to students from North Reading, Reading, Tewksbury, Wilmington and North Andover. Our student members, as well as the children of IRCC members, are welcome to apply regardless of their town of residence.
In order to be eligible, candidates must fit the following qualifications:
- Currently enrolled as a high school senior, eligible to graduate in June 2024, in one of the following towns: North Reading, Reading, Wilmington, Tewksbury, or North Andover
- IRCC student members, as well as the children of IRCC members, are also welcome to apply regardless of their town of residence as long as they meet the criteria listed below
- Must have participated for a minimum of 2 years in your school’s performing arts program or with a community-based performing arts organization
- Must plan to continue your education in a post-secondary college; preference will be given to students in pursuit of a degree related to music/performing arts
Funding for these awards comes from the proceeds of our productions and contributions from our valued supporters.
Please click here to apply for the 2025 scholarship
This online application is DUE on or before April 13, 2025 at 11:59pm. NO EXCEPTIONS. Recipients will be selected and notified by April 30, and the awards will be presented at IRCC’s spring concert in Wilmington on May 18, 2025.
2024 Nancy Ferretti/Ipswich River Community Chorus Scholarship for Achievement in the Arts presentation.
Scholarship Committee chair Julie Hall presents scholarship recipient Lucy Fisher of North Reading with her award.
Past Scholarship Recipients
2024 – Maria Chambers (Lynnfield), Lucy Fisher (North Reading) and Aidan Trites (Wilmington)
2023 – Elizabeth Hayduk (Wilmington) and Betsy Lydotes (North Reading)
2022 – Wesley Fisher and JJ Pruisken
2021 – Brenna Barry and Megan Carey
2020 – Sam Giunta and Griffin May
2019 – Anthony Casino and Trevor E. Wilson
2018 – Sarah Bustin and Madelyn Alter
2017 – Valerie Stebbins and Neva Ventullo
2016 – Jackie Sanger and Isabella Rosatone
2015 – Olivia Krol and Montanna Robertson
2014 – Kristen Diamantides and Jennifer MacNeil
2013 – Christopher McAneny and Janelle Yull
2012 – Brittany Leonard and Leanne McNall
2011 – Courtney Smith and Andrew Tighe
2010 – Maryn Burns and Joe Perullo
2009 – Patrick Wicker and Declan Geoffrion-Scannell
2008 – Brian Berkowitz and Maura Guthrie
2007 – Ryan Hilliard and Amanda Gaspar
2006 – Jacob Street and Danielle Navish
2005 – Lindsey Corbin and Mathew Lorton