The Woman Behind the Legacy
The Kitty Ferguson Legacy Scholarship was created to honor a woman whose life was filled with creativity, generosity, and an unwavering love for the arts. Kitty Ferguson was known for her amazing voice and unforgettable dance moves, but her impact reached far beyond the stage.
Family meant the world to Kitty, but her kindness never stopped with the people she knew. She was the kind of person who would give a stranger the shirt off her back if they needed it. She believed in encouraging others, giving what she could, and leaving people better than she found them.
Kitty also believed that everyone had the ability to be an artist if they were willing to believe in themselves and put their mind to it. That belief lives at the heart of this scholarship. The Kitty Ferguson Legacy Scholarship exists to help the next generation of creators pursue their passions, develop their gifts, and share something meaningful with the world.
Her Life Story
For Kitty, performing was more than entertainment; it was a chance to step into another world.
Whether she was on the dance floor, behind the microphone, or embodying a character on stage, she gave herself fully to the moment. She understood that the arts were bigger than talent alone. What mattered was how you used your gift to make someone watching you feel.
That is one of the lessons she passed down to her daughter, Jada, and one that continues through the Kitty Ferguson Legacy Scholarship today.
Her legacy reminds us that an artist is not defined only by technique, titles, or recognition. Art can inspire, comfort, connect, and leave an impression long after the performance ends.
Through this scholarship, Kitty's love for the arts and her belief in the potential of others will continue to create opportunities for young people to find their voice, develop their craft, and make others feel something through the gifts they have been given.