CWC Scholarship Program

The Chautauqua Women's Club provides scholarships to support exceptional students in dance, music, piano, theater, voice, and visual arts attending Chautauqua Institution's Schools of Performing and Visual Arts.

Geographic Scope: Chautauqua Institution (New York)

Focus Areas:

• Dance
• Music
• Piano
• Theater
• Voice
• Visual Arts

Key Facts:

• Over 80% of students attending Chautauqua's summer schools receive financial assistance
• CWC has contributed over $1.9 million in scholarships over the past 43 years
• 100% of donations go directly to supporting students

Eligibility:

• Students attending Chautauqua Institution's Schools of Performing and Visual Arts

Donation Levels:

• Gifts of any amount are accepted
• Donations of $1,000 or more allow donors to:
  • Earmark donations for a specific discipline
  • Honor or memorialize specific individuals
  • Create named scholarships

Ways to Support:

• Private donations
• Valentine Appeal gifts (for members)
• Join the Scholarship Committee
• Volunteer at recitals

Contact:

• Email: office@chautauquawomensclub.org
• Address: 30 South Lake, PO Box R, Chautauqua, NY 14722
• Phone: 917-836-1750 (Kelly Ann Boyce, President)

How to Support the CWC Scholarship Program

1. Make a Private Donation
   • Gifts of any size are accepted
   • Donations of $1,000+ may be designated as named scholarships
2. Support the Valentine Appeal
   • Available to members
   • Designate annual Valentine Appeal gift to CWC Scholarship Fund
3. Join the Scholarship Committee
   • Play an active role in shaping the program
   • Assist with fundraising efforts
   • Volunteer at student, alumni, faculty, and masterclass recitals
4. Submit Pledge Form
   • Download pledge form available on website
   • Or donate online
5. Donation Methods
   • Online donation portal
   • Mail check to: PO Box R, Chautauqua, NY 14722
   • Gift of appreciated stock (see End of Year Giving page)

Note: This is a scholarship fund for donors to support students, not a direct application process for student applicants.