Deb Heine Young Ringers Scholarship Instructions & Application 2024

In 2024, one scholarship will be awarded each for participation in College Ring-In and Distinctly Teen. The scholarship includes full registration to the event, hotel nights at the event hotel (3 nights for College Ring-In, 4 nights for Distinctly Teen), and up to $300 reimbursed for travel expenses.

Applicant Criteria

• Applicant must be a member of Handbell Musicians of America, affiliated with a recognized member organization, or participant in a group directed by a Handbell Musicians of America member.

• Applicant must under the age of 20 at the time the event occurs.

• Applicant must demonstrate financial need.

• Applicant should describe their desire to attend the event, 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 College Ring-In or Distinctly Teen. This statement should be emailed to lonorevole@handbellmusicians.org by October 31, 2023 for College Ring-In and by February 29, 2024 for Distinctly Teen.

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on October 31, 2023 for College Ring-In, and February 29, 2024 for Distinctly Teen. Recipients will be notified via e-mail by November 15, 2023 or March 21, 2024.

First Name *

Last Name *

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City *

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Email *

HMA Member No. *

Name of Member/Organization if not Applicant:

Describe why you wish to attend this particular Handbell Musicians of America event. Include a brief statement about your experience as a ringer 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.

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Deb Heine Young Ringers Scholarship Instructions & Application 2024

Applicant Criteria