Newark Community Band George Whitmyre Jr. Memorial 2025 Scholarship
Scholarship Overview: 11th or 12th grade student with excellent sightreading skills and will be available to attend Wednesday evening band rehearsals January – March
Application Available: October 3, 2024
Deadline Date: January 2, 2025
Scholarship Details:
Eligibility Requirements:
- Be a current 11th or 12th grade high school student
- Have a minimum of a 2.8 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
- Preference shall be given to students continuing on to a school of higher learning since this award is primarily intended to help with college or university expenses.
Application Requirements:
- Completed application
- Letter of recommendation by your high school band director
Additional Requirements:
- Must have excellent sightreading skills
- Must participate in at least 8 Wednesday night rehearsals, 7:30 – 9:30 PM, in Newark during January, February, and March.
The Newark Community Band George Whitmyre Jr. Memorial Scholarship Winner will be recognized at the 42nd Anniversary Concert on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 3 PM, where they will receive their Scholarship Check.
Application Requirements: Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA
Award Amount: $500
Award Details:
The winner of The 2025 Newark Community Band George Whitmyre Jr. Memorial Scholarship will be announced in the first week of January 2025. The first rehearsal with our band is Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
Website/URL: http://newarkcommunityband.com/scholarship
Scholarship Manager Information:
Contact Name: Lucy Marianiello
Contact Email: Administrator@NewarkCommunityBand.com
Additional Contact & Submission Information:
You must submit your completed application form by January 2, 2025 to: Administrator@NewarkCommunityBand.com
LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION (Request a letter from your High School Band Director sent to Administrator@NewarkCommunityBand.com)
Additional Scholarship Information:
Applications are available on http://newarkcommunityband.com/scholarship and from Band Directors.
Filters:
Eligibility: Minimum GPA/Class Rank
Areas of Study: Open to All
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Student (9-11), High School Senior