Five Valley Chorus
Sweet Adelines International
$500 Music Scholarship
Information and Application
DESCRIPTION
The Five Valley Chorus of Sweet Adelines International is awarding a scholarship for $500 to help further the music education of full-time students enrolled in an accredited learning institution (college or university).
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible for consideration of this scholarship, a student must be a Montana resident and comply with one of the following:
1. Be a graduating high school student who has been enrolled in a formal music program for at least two years;
2. Be presently enrolled in an accredited institution - college or university - and actively participating in music activities; or
3. Be actively pursuing a college degree while being involved in music activities or pursuing a degree in music education or performance.
The applicant must continue music study through participation in an organized college performance group, but need not be a music major or music minor.
Name: _____________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________
City: _________________________ State: _______ Zip Code: ________
Email address: _______________________________________________
Parent or Guardian (if under 18)__________________________________
University or College you will be attending:
Name: __________________________ Address: ___________________
City: _________________________ State: ______ Zip Code: _________
High School attended: _________________________________________
City: _____________________________ State: _______ GPA:________
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
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Completed application form
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Official High school transcript
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Official College transcript (if presently enrolled in college)
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Vocal or instrumental audition compact disc or tape (two selections of applicant’s choice)
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List of extra curricular and civic activities
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Two letters of recommendation (one from music instructor)
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Short statement expressing ambitions and goals
Application will be disqualified if all materials are not attached and received in one package.
2012 Application deadline date to be announced.
Send completed application and tape or CD to:
Five Valley Chorus Scholarship Fund
Sweet Adelines International
Attention: Judy C. Lange
P.O. Box 1630
Lolo, Montana 59847
The selection committee will make its decision based on all of the above information. In the event of a tie, it is possible that a scholarship will be split evenly between the two candidates. Funds will be paid to the student upon proof of their enrollment in the University or College of their choice.
A Scholarship recipient who fails to enroll in an accredited college or university in the academic year following this award will forfeit this scholarship. One who withdraws from college and does not transfer to another accredited institution will forfeit any unused portion of this award.
VERIFICATION: The above information is accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Applicants Signature: ______________________________________________________
If you wish your tape to be returned please enclose a self-addressed, stamped (padded) envelope or a CD mailer.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
Announcement will be made on the 5 Valley Sweet Adeline web site, www.fivevalleysweetadelines.com, approximately twelve to fourteen (12 – 14) weeks after the deadline date.
Notification letters will be sent by the end of May. Successful recipients will be required to submit an 8 X 10 and a 3 X 5 photo by July 1st to be used in publications. The photographs will not be returned.
If you have any questions please call Judy at 406-273-2491.
