Scholarship

The WGH Band Boosters would like to invite all eligible seniors to apply for the 2024 Band Booster Scholarship. 

The 2024 scholarship application has two parts: preparation of an email including various document attachments and a video answering given interview questions.  Please read ALL of the information below and then use Flip to record your video. You'll need your Microsoft Teams account info to login. 

Flip Link

All application information and the video must be received by 3:00 pm on Friday, April 12. 

ELIGIBILITY 

• Candidates must be planning enrollment at an accredited college, university, technical school or other training school.

• Candidate must have been a Full Time Member of the High School Band for three years.

• Candidates must have a minimum Grade Point Average of 2.8 thru the end of the 1st semester of their senior year.

• Candidates must complete the application process, and abide by all its requirements.

• Recipients of assistance are selected on the basis of scholarship and any factors which the Warren G. Harding School Band Boosters Scholarship Committee consider relevant, without regard to sex, color, ethnic origin, religious belief, marital status, physical handicap or need.

PROCEDURE

• Students will email all application information (see below) to wghraiderband@gmail.com

• Students will create a video on Flip answering ten interview questions to complete the scholarship process (see below for details).

• All application information and the video must be received by 3:00 pm on Friday, April 12. Students will receive an email that evening acknowledging that their ENTIRE scholarship application is complete.

• The Scholarship Committee will review the applications and videos, after which the committee will make their recommendations to the Boosters. 

• Scholarship candidates are chosen, and all applicants are notified of the decision at the Band Banquet on April 28.

• Completing the application process does not guarantee you a scholarship

• Checks will be made payable to the school or college the applicant is attending.

APPLICATION INFORMATION (in email)

• Full Name

• Home Address - including street address, city, zip

• Home Phone

• Cell Phone

• If known, the university or school you plan to attend

• Also attach the following as digital copies:

  • • Two (2) letters of recommendation from non-family members

    • A copy of your High School Transcript

    • A typed or neatly written Biographical statement including:

      • • Educational Background

        • Personal History of service to the WGH Band

        • Community involvement

        • Participation in other school activities and organizations

        • Other pertinent information

VIDEO INFORMATION

• Students will use Flip to record their video.  Link here: https://flip.com/6a7bc668 

  • Use your Microsoft Teams account to login. 

  • Click on the Topic - Scholarship Videos and then click Record.  You are also allowed to make a video on another device and upload it to Flip.

  • If you have any tech questions, contact Sirney!

• Have these questions available on a separate device or write just the questions on a piece of paper so you can answer them without stopping the video. 

1. What is your proudest accomplishment from your time at WGH?

2. What was your favorite part of being in the band and what is your fondest memory from your years in the band?

3. Have you been involved in any sports at WGH and what did you like about them?

4. What advice would you give to incoming freshmen?

5. What was the most meaningful class you took at WGH and why?

6. How will this scholarship money impact you?

7. What is your greatest strength?

8. What would you like to improve about yourself?

9. Who is your role model and why?

10. Have you received any other scholarships?

• When finished, be sure to thank the scholarship committee for their time and consideration. 

THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND/HELPFUL HINTS

• Only one take will be permitted.  

• The recording should begin with you saying your full name and instrument(s).  

• The background area should be distraction free (no background noise) with no other person present during the recording.  You may need to hang a sign or warn others that recording is taking place.

• Double check that in your video, there is more than enough lighting to see your face. Too often, having more light behind you will actually make you appear darker on screen. Try to have light shining in front of you (or even on your face) rather than from behind. Make sure to check it out on whatever device you’re using to record.

• In terms of clothing, you should think about this online video as an actual interview; business casual works (if you don’t know what that means - google it). 

• If you are having trouble, ask a band director for help. We want you to succeed, but do not wait until the last minute to ask!

Please contact Trish DiCesare at trishadicesare@gmail.com with any questions about the application process.