Education Fund Scholarship Instructions & Application

The Education Scholarship Fund was established by an anonymous donor as a challenge to other Handbell Musicians of America (HMA) members to contribute and support handbells in education and HMA educational events. Contributions are used to offer scholarships to Handbell Musicians of America events and grants to programs that promote handbells in educational settings. In 2024 one scholarship will be awarded for National Seminar that includes full registration to the event.

Applicant Criteria

• Applicant needs to be an Individual member of Handbell Musicians of America, affiliated with a recognized Group member organization, or participant in an ensemble directed by an HMA member.

• Applicant must demonstrate financial need.

• Applicant should describe their desire to attend National Seminar, articulate goals to be realized by participating, and provide detail on how the knowledge gained there will be shared.

• If applicant is not a member of HMA, a statement of support is required from an Individual or Group HMA member, sharing why they believe the applicant would benefit from attending National Seminar. This statement should be emailed to lonorevole@handbellmusicians.org by May 15, 2024.

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on May 15, 2024. The recipient will be notified by May 15, 2024.

First Name *

Last Name *

Street1 *

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City *

State *

Zip *

Phone1 *

Email *

HMA Member No. *

Name of Member/Organization if not Applicant:

Describe why you wish to attend this particular Handbell Musicians of America National Event. Include a brief statement about your experience as a handbell musician and your musical education. *

List at least three goals you hope to achieve through your participation. *

Describe how you will use the new knowledge gained at this event and how you will share that knowledge with others. *

Describe the nature of your financial need. *

Additional comments from applicant.

If you are not a member of HMA, a statement of support is required from an Individual or Group HMA member, sharing why they believe you would benefit from attending National Seminar. This statement should be emailed to lonorevole@handbellmusicians.org by May 15, 2024.

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Education Fund Scholarship Instructions & Application

Applicant Criteria