Community Foundation of Boone County

Family Music Studio Scholarship

Community Foundation of Boone County

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(Updated: 3 January 2008)

Background

Established By: Barbara A. Walters, owner of Family Music Studio to celebrate her 30th year of teaching violin, viola, cello & piano in a private studio setting.
Date Established: May 2005
Length of Scholarship: One year
Renewable: No

Requirements / Selection Criteria

Residency: Boone County, Indiana
Diploma: High school senior graduating in good standing from a public school, private school or home school
Enrollment: Any accredited* public or private college, university, technical or vocational school, or graduate degree program
*(Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.)
Specialized Study:  No—any major or undeclared major
Special Characteristics: No
Special Preference: Preference will be given to Family Music Studio students if the selection results in a tie.
Financial Need: No
Minimum GPA: 2.5 out of 4.0
Written Essay: Yes (see specifics below)
References: Yes - 1 (see specifics below)
Finalist Interview: No

Award Received

Tuition & Fees: $250 one time
Method: Check made payable directly to college or university

Application Requirements

Deadline: March 1, 2008
Send To:

Community Foundation of Boone County, P.O. Box 92, Zionsville, IN 46077
Application to Include:
  1. Community Foundation Scholarship Application Form (PDF 128K) [Note: this application form can be filled out on-screen using the Adobe Acrobat Reader software and then printed.]
  2. High School transcript including SAT/ACT score(s)
  3. One reference (Community Foundation Scholarship Recommendation Form (PDF 52K) [Note: this application form can be filled out on-screen using the Adobe Acrobat Reader software and then printed.])
    Recommendation by someone who has known applicant for at least two years and can comment on applicant’s involvement in music
  4. Essay

Members of Family Music Studio’s owner’s family are not eligible for this scholarship.

Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Essay to Include:
  • Describe your past experiences as a musician and your plans to remain active musically. Committee will be looking for dedication to an active musical life and a commitment to serving the community musically.
  • Format: Typed, single spaced
  • Maximum Length: One page
Selection By: Family Music Studio scholarship selection committee; approved by the Board of Trustees of the Community Foundation of Boone County

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For more information, please contact:

The Community Foundation of Boone County
PO Box 92
Zionsville Indiana 46077

Voice: 317-873-0210 or 765-482-0024
FAX: 317-873-0219