The Joseph F. Natale Commitment to Excellence Scholarship

The intention of the scholarship is to provide financial support to a qualified New Jersey high school senior pursuing a degree in Music, Dance and Theater at a 4-year college/ university. Scholarship Details • Financial support for a New Jersey high school senior • For students pursuing degrees in Music, Dance, or Theater • Aims to recognize and encourage excellence in the performing arts Eligibility Criteria • Residency in New Jersey • Potential for excellence in Music, Dance, or Theater • Planning to major or minor in a related field in college • Minimum GPA of 3.5 • Clean academic record • Recommended involvement in high school performing arts activities Application Process 1. Prepare a resume highlighting your involvement in the performing arts 2. Write a short essay on what the quote "One Heart... One Beat" means to you 3. Submit a digital audition via YouTube, including two contrasting pieces Required materials: • Resume of applicant • A short essay to The Natale Foundation Inc addressing what the following quote means to them "One Heart... One Beat" • A successful, digital audition submission via YouTube to display talent • Self tape: minimum of 5 minutes, maximum of 8 minutes • Video must include applicants full name, age, and planned course of study • Video must include 2 contrasting pieces of your choice