West Milford Highlander Band Parents Association Scholarship Application

The West Milford Highlander Band Parents Association is again offering scholarships to members of the West Milford Highlander Marching Band.

To qualify for consideration, the student must be in good standing and meet the following requirements:

1. Participation in the Highlander Marching Band for four years.

   (Note: Transfer students may count their participation in another high school band program.)

2. Submit with application an essay addressing:

   “What the Highlander Band experience has meant to me.”

3. Applying to an institution of higher learning, including a 2 or 4 year college, trade school, etc.

   The applicant need not be a music major.

Criteria for selection include:

• Contributions to the band above and beyond regular responsibilities expected of all members.

• A high level of citizenship and character.

• Potential for continued success as indicated by high school record, personal motivation, and leadership qualities.

• Support of the many activities and programs of the band as a whole, including four years of fundraising participation.

• The essay should address the criteria and provide other important information that will assist the committee in making a decision.

NOTE: Financial needs, the receipt of other scholarships, grade point average, or activities outside of band are not prime consideration for choosing recipients.