Stella Knoebel and Mary Jean Carter Scholarship Grant

Stella Knoebel and Mary Jean Carter Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Washington
Last Updated: January 14, 2026

Summary

The Stella Knoebel and Mary Jean Carter Scholarship, established by the Community Foundation of North Central Washington, aims to support passionate piano and organ students pursuing a college degree in music education. This scholarship honors the legacy of Stella Knoebel and Mary Jean Carter, who dedicated their lives to music education. Eligible applicants must be graduating seniors or non-traditional students from Chelan, Douglas, or Okanogan counties, enrolled full-time in an accredited educational program in Washington.

Overview

About The Community Foundation of NCW is a tax-exempt philanthropic organization that helps individuals, families, businesses, and agencies support charitable causes throughout Chelan, Douglas, and Okanogan counties. Our Mission To grow, protect, and connect charitable gifts in support of strong communities. Stella Knoebel and Mary Jean Carter Scholarship Stella Knoebel, a piano teacher in Wenatchee, encouraged and mentored Mary Jean Carter in eventually developing her own piano teaching studio when she moved to Wenatchee. Mary Jean loved to share her knowledge with developing piano and organ students. This scholarship was established to financially assist serious piano and/or organ students in obtaining a college degree, preferably in music education. Mary Jean hoped that this scholarship would enable future students to become music teachers. Establishing the scholarship was her way of continuing to share the joy of music.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Graduating senior or non-traditional student from Chelan, Douglas or Okanogan counties Accepted at an accredited educational program in Washington state Enrolled full-time student with a major or minor in music Be a passionate and experienced organist or pianist (organists have priority)