I'm a high school junior who plays the French horn and I'm looking for scholarships to help with college expenses. Does anyone know of any specific scholarships for musicians like me? Any advice on where I can find these opportunities?
Sure, there are actually quite a few scholarships specifically geared towards musicians such as yourself. Let's pick a few for you to look into:
1. The John Philip Sousa Foundation's Dr. Robert Hawkins Memorial Scholarship - This scholarship is for serious instrumental music students, particularly those who are pursuing a career as a band director.
2. The Young Musicians Foundation's David Weiss Memorial Scholarship - It is awarded to instrumentalists aged 32 or under who demonstrate exceptional talent and financial need.
3. The From The Top range of scholarships - From The Top offers different scholarships and awards for talented musicians ages 8-18, which can be applied to out of school activities such as a summer music program.
Above are just examples and there are many more scholarships at a local, state, and national level.
Additionally, don't forget about the opportunities at individual colleges and universities. Many have music scholarships available that are open to incoming students. If you have a list of schools you're interested in, go check their Music Department's website or give them a call. They often have specific scholarships for those who play certain instruments, including the French horn. Some may require an audition, either recorded or live, so make sure to check the specific requirements.
Organizations like the National Association for Music Education and American Federation of Musicians could also be useful resources in your scholarship search. They often list competitions and scholarships on their websites.
Lastly, don’t forget to utilize Scholarship Search tools such as Appily or College Board Scholarship Search, which will let you filter grants and scholarships by your specific interests and talents.
Good luck with your scholarship search! You're taking a sound step forward in financing your college education.
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