W.D. McKeehan Scholarship Application

The W.D. KcKeehan Scholarship provides assistance to qualified individuals for participation in Handbell Musicians of America national events. For 2025, one W.D. McKeehan Scholarship will be awarded for Pinnacle. The scholarship award includes full registration to the event, 5 nights at one of the event hotels (will be booked directly by HMA) and up to $300 reimbursed for travel expenses.

Applicant Criteria & Instructions

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

• Applicant must demonstrate financial need.

• Applicant is to describe their desire to attend Pinnacle, articulate their 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 Pinnacle. This statement should be emailed to lonorevole@handbellmusicians.org by April 22, 2025.

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on April 15, 2025. Recipients will be notified in May 2025.

First Name *

Last Name *

Street1 *

Street2

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.

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W.D. McKeehan Scholarship Application

Applicant Criteria & Instructions