Clarinet Scholarship

In honor of Renna Clarinet Thornton’s legacy and her passion for education, the Clarinet Scholarship provides $1,000 or $500 in financial support along with mentorship to rising college sophomores who are pursuing degrees in Education or STEM fields.

Right now, our scholarship is still open for applicants and is looking for more applicants between now and August 31st. The scholarship details and website are here: https://www.thecctfoundation.org/clarinet-scholarship
Application Requirements

• Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and above
• Must be an incoming college sophomore
• Must submit two personal letters of recommendation via email to cari@thecctfoundation.org by 8/31/2025
• ​Must complete a typed application Via Google Form
• Must complete responses to 4 essay questions (150-250 words each)
• Must register for participation in at least one Mentor Circle event (in person or virtual)
• Special consideration will be given to those studying STEM, economics majors, and/or education majors
• Special consideration will be given to those who list volunteer and extracurricular activities