Each year Ipswich River Community Chorus grants scholarships to two graduating seniors. Named for a beloved arts educator and member of IRCC, 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.  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.

Funding for these awards comes from the proceeds of our productions and especially through contributions from our valued supporters. With their help and our mission to bring quality music to the community, we hope to continue to bestow these well deserved awards.

For information on how to apply for our 2024 scholarship, CLICK HERE!

The application is DUE on or before March 22, 2024 at 11:59pm.  NO EXCEPTIONS.  Recipients will be selected and notified by April 16, and the awards will be presented at IRCC’s spring concert in North Reading on April 27 and/or April 28, 2024.

2023 Nancy Ferretti/Ipswich River Community Chorus Scholarship for Achievement in the Arts presentation.
From left to right: scholarship recipient Elizabeth Hayduk of Wilmington, former IRCC president Susan Fitzgerald,
Nancy Ferretti, and scholarship recipient Betsy Lydotes of North Reading.

Past Scholarship Recipients

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