Welcome to the NWHS Scholarship page!
Information and applications can be found below for all Northwest Horn Society scholarships
as well as those offered by the International Horn Society.
Questions about scholarship eligibility? Contact our Scholarship Chair, Martin King, at [email protected].
as well as those offered by the International Horn Society.
Questions about scholarship eligibility? Contact our Scholarship Chair, Martin King, at [email protected].
Northwest Horn Society Private Lessons Assistance Grant Program
This program is intended to support the private musical education of students (grades 5-12) with significant financial need whose circumstances would normally prohibit access to private music lessons. Grants of up to $500 will be available on an annual basis, and students can reapply provided they meet the conditions.
Who is Eligible
Application Process
Students wishing to apply for a grant should submit the following:
Deadlines
The application window will remain open perpetually, and grants will have a funding period of one academic year from September to the following August. If an applicant submits a proposal late in the funding period, they should create a budget that reflects the time remaining in that funding period.
Submission
Email your completed materials to the Scholarship Chair of the Northwest Horn Society, Dr. Martin King, [email protected]. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis as they are received. Awards will be contingent on available NWHS funds.
Funding Limits
The total amount available for this type of assistance each year is variable; in January 2024, the NWHS Board established an annual cap of 33% of the current amount in the Scholarship fund at the start of the fiscal year.
Download
Click below to be able to download the application. Once you have filled out the application and collected the rest of the required materials, scan or take clear pictures of the application and send to the Scholarship Chair of the Northwest Horn Society, Martin King at [email protected].
Who is Eligible
- Students from grades 5 through 12.
- Students who demonstrate significant financial need and lack other avenues for funding private lessons.
- Applicants must be or become members of the Northwest Horn Society (membership is free for high school and younger). (Click here to get to our Membership page to be able to become a Society member).
Application Process
Students wishing to apply for a grant should submit the following:
- A completed application form.
- A statement of financial need and a description of their goals for private lessons.
- The identification/confirmation of a private teacher.
- A budget that identifies the price of each lesson and how many lessons will be received (total shall not exceed $500).
- A letter of recommendation from a teacher or mentor (i.e. school band director, community music director, private teacher).
Deadlines
The application window will remain open perpetually, and grants will have a funding period of one academic year from September to the following August. If an applicant submits a proposal late in the funding period, they should create a budget that reflects the time remaining in that funding period.
Submission
Email your completed materials to the Scholarship Chair of the Northwest Horn Society, Dr. Martin King, [email protected]. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis as they are received. Awards will be contingent on available NWHS funds.
Funding Limits
The total amount available for this type of assistance each year is variable; in January 2024, the NWHS Board established an annual cap of 33% of the current amount in the Scholarship fund at the start of the fiscal year.
Download
Click below to be able to download the application. Once you have filled out the application and collected the rest of the required materials, scan or take clear pictures of the application and send to the Scholarship Chair of the Northwest Horn Society, Martin King at [email protected].
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Symposium Scholarships
Northwest Horn Society Symposium Scholarships
Symposium scholarship opportunities are available to students who seek funding to help cover the costs of participation in the Northwest Horn Symposium. These scholarships are intended to cover registration fees for the symposium and, in some cases, travel expenses. Registration fees will be paid via transfer of funds from the NWHS scholarship account to the registration account. Travel expenses will be presented to the student in the form of a check at the symposium. Students are encouraged to contact the scholarship coordinator if other accommodations should be considered. All scholarship awardees will be recognized at the Northwest Horn Society annual meeting.
Northwest Horn Society scholarships are available to students who meet the following requirements:
1. Currently enrolled in school grades 7-12 or college/university
2. a member of the Northwest Horn Society
3. able to attend all three days of the symposium
Scholarship applicants must submit a letter stating their background, why attending the NWHS Symposium is important to them, and describing why they are in need of financial aid, as well as a letter of recommendation from a music teacher (private or school related). When funds are limited, the society may not be able to fund every scholarship request, so please write your letter carefully with the goal of convincing the board why attending the symposium is important to you.
Please email these materials to the NWHS scholarship coordinator, Martin King, at [email protected].
Scholarship applications will be evaluated by the NWHS scholarship coordinator and at least one other NWHS member who did not submit a letter of recommendation for any applicant. The applicants will be evaluated on the basis of financial need, quality of submitted materials, and the potential value to the student of attending the symposium. The number of scholarships awarded will vary from year to year depending on the quality of the applicants and the amount of scholarship funds available.
The priority deadline to apply for scholarships is 14 days before the early registration deadline of the symposium. Applications after this deadline will be considered.
Symposium scholarship opportunities are available to students who seek funding to help cover the costs of participation in the Northwest Horn Symposium. These scholarships are intended to cover registration fees for the symposium and, in some cases, travel expenses. Registration fees will be paid via transfer of funds from the NWHS scholarship account to the registration account. Travel expenses will be presented to the student in the form of a check at the symposium. Students are encouraged to contact the scholarship coordinator if other accommodations should be considered. All scholarship awardees will be recognized at the Northwest Horn Society annual meeting.
Northwest Horn Society scholarships are available to students who meet the following requirements:
1. Currently enrolled in school grades 7-12 or college/university
2. a member of the Northwest Horn Society
3. able to attend all three days of the symposium
Scholarship applicants must submit a letter stating their background, why attending the NWHS Symposium is important to them, and describing why they are in need of financial aid, as well as a letter of recommendation from a music teacher (private or school related). When funds are limited, the society may not be able to fund every scholarship request, so please write your letter carefully with the goal of convincing the board why attending the symposium is important to you.
Please email these materials to the NWHS scholarship coordinator, Martin King, at [email protected].
Scholarship applications will be evaluated by the NWHS scholarship coordinator and at least one other NWHS member who did not submit a letter of recommendation for any applicant. The applicants will be evaluated on the basis of financial need, quality of submitted materials, and the potential value to the student of attending the symposium. The number of scholarships awarded will vary from year to year depending on the quality of the applicants and the amount of scholarship funds available.
The priority deadline to apply for scholarships is 14 days before the early registration deadline of the symposium. Applications after this deadline will be considered.
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The Barry Tuckwell Award (through the International Horn Society)
The Barry Tuckwell Award was established in 1997 to honor the IHS Founding President and is designed to encourage and support worthy horn students as they pursue education and performance opportunities by attending and participating in masterclasses and workshops throughout the world.
One award of up to $500 will be used to help pay the registration, room and board, and travel costs to attend any master class, workshop or symposium in which the applicant will study with master hornists and perform. The winner will also receive a one-year IHS membership. To learn more and to submit an application, visit the IHS website! |
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Interested in donating to the Society?
If you are interested in donating to either the Northwest Horn Society scholarship or general funds, consider clicking on the 'Donate' button below to help us assist and promote the horn throughout the Northwest region. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated!
General Funds donations are used in the Society to help cover the cost of clinicians and events that the Society will host to promote the horn in our region.
Scholarship and Grant Funds donations are used in the Society to help students to assist in covering the costs of private lessons and attending Society events such as Symposiums.
General Funds donations are used in the Society to help cover the cost of clinicians and events that the Society will host to promote the horn in our region.
Scholarship and Grant Funds donations are used in the Society to help students to assist in covering the costs of private lessons and attending Society events such as Symposiums.