Scholarships

RED PRIDE BAND SCHOLARSHIP 

Purpose This scholarship was set up to assist and award graduating seniors of Beaver Local High School Band who have plans to continue their education at a community college, trade school or university after graduating from BLHS. Students do not have to be pursuing a major in music at the college level to qualify. 

Award Amount 

Each year, the Red Pride Band Boosters will review the financial status of the Red Pride Band Boosters organization to determine if sufficient funds exist to provide one or more Red Pride  Band Scholarships for the coming year. If funds are available, the Boosters determine the number of awards to be given for that year, as well as the amount for each award. There will be no requirement that awards be given in any year nor will awards be limited to just one person if agreed that multiple awards are available to be given in that year.  

For 2025, the Red Pride Band Boosters  approved to award 4 scholarships for $500 each.

Deadlines 

By March 2025 - Committee determines fund availability

March 1, 2025 - Students can begin to submit applications

March 21, 2025 - Scholarship applications due

April 23, 2025 - Scholarships awarded at the BLHS Band Awards Ceremony

Application 

Please see the Band Director for an application or access the application to print via the Red Pride Band webpage located at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VBT-bIcuMXwb0uiOrWcJZvCHHgcPPE-g/view?usp=sharing

Eligibility and Criteria 

The Committee will review the submitted applications and make awards based on the following: 

• Applicant must be graduating and in good academic standings (2.5 or higher cumulative grade-point average) 

• Applicants must have participated in the band program for at least three years while at BLHS.  This includes students involved in Marching Band, Concert Band, Color Guard, and Jazz Band. 

• Applicants must have demonstrated a commitment to the BLHS band program while in school. 

• Applicants should have demonstrated personal qualities and dedication to the band program while enrolled at BLHS to which other band students can aspire such as dependability, cooperation, and initiative. These qualifications will be taken into account in the evaluation process. 

• Applicants must be continuing to a college, university, conservatory, junior college, or trade school and provide proof of enrollment.  Awards will be released to students upon submission of enrollment verification to Band Booster Officers (via email or in person). 

• Applicants cannot have received any other band related scholarships from Beaver Local High School. 

• Parents must have volunteered or equivalent contribution for at least three BLHS Band events during the student's tenure at BLHS. 

• Awards are for one year only and are not renewable. 

Selection Process 

The Beaver Local High School Band Director coordinates the scholarship selection process in conjunction with a committee that includes the Beaver Local High School Band Director, a BLHS Staff Member, and one neutral member of the Red Pride Band Boosters organization. The Band Director will have the final decision. The scholarship application process includes completing an application and a 500-word (maximum) personal statement which includes:  How participation in the Beaver Local High School music program has had an impact on their educational experience, activities, and personal life while at BLHS. 

Completed applications must be turned in to the band director by March 21st, 2025. No late applications will be accepted. For more information on this scholarship, contact Mr. Newman.

Red Pride Band Boosters Scholarship Application 

All sections MUST be completed. 

Student Name:

Graduation year:

Student Email Address:

Parent(s) name(s):

Parents’ Email address:

Address:

Phone: 

Parent Volunteer Requirements Description or equivalent contribution (i.e. monetary, driving trailer, etc.) 

List all schools, universities, colleges, and conservatories where you've been accepted:

(award will be distributed upon enrollment verification)

STUDENT Name:  

Please write a personal statement (maximum 500 words) that includes the following:  

* How participation in the BLHS music program has affected your educational experience, activities, and personal life while at BLHS.