Tuition Scholarship Application Form

2025-2026 Confidential Scholarship Application- Short Season Programs
The Tucson Girls Chorus provides financial assistance/scholarships based on need. Decisions pertaining to to financial assistance/scholarships are made at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee without regard to race, color, religion, or ethnic background.

Tucson Girls Chorus accepts ESA (Empowerment Scholarship Account) payments, but we are unable to provide an additional scholarship through the organization for families who choose to use this method of payment. If you will be using ESA funds, please do not continue this application.

This application is for singers participating in our short season programs:
- Tutti Choir
- Pop Acapella Group
- Tunes for Tots
- Alumnae Choir
To apply for a scholarship for full season programs, click HERE.

PLEASE READ!

To complete this application, you need:

1. If employed: the last two paycheck stubs from each employed parent/guardian.

If unemployed or on SSI:

A statement from the appropriate agency, stating the last date the benefit was paid.

OR

A letter from the former employer stating the last day of employment.

OR

A letter from the employer stating a reduction in hours and/or wages.

2. Brief statement of need (written explanation of why you need assistance).

**Important information for split households**

Once you have gathered the above documentation, it takes approximately 10 minutes to complete the application.

Your application will not be considered without the above documentation.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Zoë at admin@tucsongirlschorus.org
Singer Information
Name of Singer (if multiple singers in your family, include info for the oldest sibling):*

First NameLast Name
Singer Choir:*
How Many Years in TGC (if your singer is new to us, type 0):*
Has your singer received a TGC tuition scholarship previously?*

YesNo
List any other extracurricular activities your singer participates in:*
Parent/Guardian 1 Information
Parent/Guardian 1 Name:*

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian 1 Email:*
example@example.com
Parent/Guardian 1 Phone Number:*

Area CodePhone Number
Parent/Guardian 1 Primary Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Parent/Guardian 1 Occupation (If unemployed or disabled, enter Unemployed or Disabled):*
Indicate years or months of employment (or length of unemployment or disability):*
Parent/Guardian 1 Employer(s) Name (if unemployed indicate "None"):*
Parent/Guardian 2 Information
Parent/Guardian 2 Name:

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian 2 Email:
example@example.com
Parent/Guardian 2 Occupation (If unemployed or disabled, enter Unemployed or Disabled):
Indicate years or months of employment (or length of unemployment or disability):
Parent/Guardian 2 Employer(s) Name (If unemployed, indicate None):

Confidential Household Information

A household is a group of related or unrelated individuals who share housing, income, and expenses.
Total monthly income before taxes: *
This is your take-home pay. It should be listed on your pay stub.
Adjusted Gross Yearly Income from federal 2024 taxes: *
Gross income is from work (wages, salaries, tips, commissions). This is not the same as take-home pay. It is the amount earned before taxes and deductions. It should be listed on your pay stub. If self-employed, you may report income after expenses (your own business, freelance work, farm, or rental property).
List all other income. Include workers’ compensation, unemployment and/or disability benefits, rental income, annuities, net assets, income from estates, regular contributions from people who do not live in your household, and any other income. If there is none, enter None:*
What is your monthly mortgage or rent:*
Your marital status:*
Custody:*

MotherFatherBothOther
Are you receiving any child support:*

YesNo
If receiving child support, what is the monthly amount:
In your household, list number of adults:*
In your household, list number of children:*
Amount of tuition scholarship requesting:*
Important Information on Split Households

If the singer is living in a split household and the financial support is divided equally, TGC requires financial information from both parents. If unable to get the non-custodial parents’ financial information, submit a letter of special circumstances on the next page to help explain the situation.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
How to Upload Documents

Accepted file formats: .doc, .docx, .jpg, .pdf, .png, .txt

Please make sure all documents are legible.
The Tucson Girls Chorus provides financial assistance/scholarships based on need. Decisions pertaining to to financial assistance/scholarships are made at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee without regard to race, color, religion, or ethnic background.
Two recent paycheck stubs: bi-weekly or every week

Upload Paycheck Stubs

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Unemployment or SSI letter or letter from employer of reduction in hours/last day of employment

Upload Unemployment Documentation

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Statement of Need (This can be uploaded OR written in the box below.

Upload Statement

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Statement of Need (if not uploaded)
Please provide any extenuating financial circumstances that you feel is important for us to know in making our decision:*

2025-2026 Confidential Scholarship Application- Short Season Programs

Confidential Household Information

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION