Return the completed forms to the Norwell High School Guidance Office by Friday March 13 2026
ARTS FOR LIFE
SCHOLARSHIPS
The Norwell Arts for Life Scholarships
Norwell Arts awards annual scholarships to graduating Norwell High School seniors who demonstrate excellence and passion for Music, Art or Theater. Scholarships are awarded in the following three disciplines:
· Instrumental and Choral Music Scholarship - $1,000
· Arts Scholarship - $1,000
· Theater Scholarship - $1,000
Eligibility:
Students who are graduating from Norwell High School and pursuing further education in an accredited arts college and plan to continue exploring the Arts in college – whether as a major, minor, club participant, or through extracurricular activities.
This scholarship recognizes creativity, commitment, and the impact the arts have had on your high school experience. If you love art, theater, or music and hope to keep that passion alive in college, we encourage you to apply.
Application Process
· Applicants are invited to submit a piece of original artwork (video, audio, or paper submission) along with a brief application, teacher recommendation, and release form.
· Digital Application forms are available at the NHS Main Office.
· Please return the completed forms to the Norwell High School Guidance Office by Friday, March 13, 2026 or email to NorwellArts02061@gmail.com.
· Typed application are preferred and recommended.
· You do NOT have to major/minor in the Arts to apply!
Contact us for more information: NorwellArts02061@gmail.com.
Thank you for your interest and submission!
2025 Scholorship recipients
🎨 Clara Coughlin – Norwell Arts for Life Scholarship Recipient in Visual Art “Clara has been an outstanding leader in both AP Art courses. Her work is not only exceptional, but she also models for her peers what meaningful art research and presentation look like. Clara brings a thoughtful and kind voice to class critiques, helping her classmates grow in their own creative journeys.” — Nathan Nottingham, Norwell Public Schools
🎭 Domenic DiTomaso – Norwell Arts Scholarship Recipient in Theater “Domenic has been an integral part of the NHS theater program, participating in every season from freshman through senior year. In addition to his work on stage, Domenic deeply cares about the Fourth Wall Players and has consistently gone above and beyond to foste r a supportive community for his fellow performers.” — Samantha Kelly, Director, Fourth Wall Players
🎶 Alexandra Ning – Norwell Arts Scholarship Recipient in Music “Alexandra is what we invite our students to become through their participation in music: someone who listens and adapts, someone who is easy to work with, someone who always works to bring people together and make them feel valued .” — John O’Briant , Norwell Public Schools
“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life”