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Music Advancement Scholarships

Artistry in Action Award

A $1,000 award that will help support the purchase of an instrument.

The Instrument can be new or used

The instrument should be in the same family as that which the application video demonstrates

(i.e., a flute player should be choosing a flute instrument, not a clarinet)

Funds will be disbursed AFTER receipt of purchase is documented

Funds dispersed will not exceed the amount of the purchase price, even if the purchase cost is lower than the award total.

Eligibility

The Music Education Scholarship is available for students who are:

Iowa Resident

Currently in 9th - 12th grade (during the 2024-2025 academic school year)

Studying woodwind or brass instrument

Deadline

All application submissions are due November 17th, 2024

Notification of Award: December 15th, 2024

Disbursement of Funds: Purchases must be made by April 15th, 2025

Name

First Name

Last Name

Point of Contact

Self

Parent/Guardian

Other

Point of Contact's email

Point of Contact's email if different from your own

Instrument

Address

School

Grade

Freshman

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

Band Teacher's Name

GPA

Private Teacher's Name

Private Teacher's Contact Information

Honors/awards

Please list any honors/awards, extracurricular activities/achievements, volunteer work, employment, or other details that tell us more about you.

Financial Need

1 paragraph explanation of why you need and/or how you would benefit from this scholarship

Video Essay/Performance Video/Letter of Recommendation

After submission, you will be emailed a drive folder to upload your files. Failure to upload the three files by the application deadline (11/17) will be disqualified.

I Understand

How did you hear about this award?

For this Artistry in Action Award:

Award will be REIMBURSED after proof of instrument purchase is documented, no later than APRIL 1, 2025, and disbursement of funds will not exceed the amount of purchase or a total of $1,000.