ELEMENTARY – HIGH SCHOOL MERIT AWARDS
College Music Study Scholarships
Instruments of the Symphony Orchestra and Concert Band

DEADLINE:  March 14, 2008 - - Auditions will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2008

CLICKING ON ANY SCHOLARSHIP NAME WILL TAKE YOU TO THE APPLICATION PAGE

Samuel L. Correnti Scholarship
AWARDS: Two scholarships (minimum) are awarded annually for the first and second place winners. 

ELIGIBLE STUDENTS:
Seniors who reside in or study with a teacher who resides in Berks County at the time of application
Students of instruments generally included in a symphony orchestra or concert band

Lewis "Skip" Norcott III Scholarship (Low Brass Instruments)
AWARDS: One scholarship is awarded annually 

ELIGIBLE STUDENTS:
Seniors who attend Berks County Schools or reside in Berks County
Students of low brass – trombone, euphonium (baritone), Sousaphone or tuba
 

Ruth & Spencer Overholser Orchestral String Scholarship

AWARDS: One scholarship is awarded annually 

ELIGIBLE STUDENTS:
Seniors who attend Berks County Schools or reside in Berks County and study violin,
   viola, cello and string bass

Note: When evaluating students of comparable skill level, an applicant who appears to be in financial need will be preferred over one who is not. Teachers should mention financial need in their recommendation.

Elaine Bausher Post Scholarship
AWARDS: Three scholarships are awarded annually  

ELIGIBLE STUDENTS:
Seniors who attend Berks County Schools or reside in Berks County
Vocalists, pianists, organists, or performers on instruments generally included in
   a symphony orchestra or concert band
Vocalists must perform a selection in a foreign language
 

Kathryn I. Schiffner Music Scholarship (Piano & Vocal Only)
AWARDS: One award is given annually

ELIGIBLE STUDENTS:
Seniors who attend Berks County Schools or reside in Berks County
Students of vocal or piano study
Vocalists must perform a selection in a foreign language

Charlotte B. Wicklein Scholarship (Also Includes Vocal Students)
AWARDS: One award to a female student is given annually

ELIGIBLE STUDENTS:
Female high school seniors who attend Berks Co. Schools or reside in Berks County
Vocalists, pianists, organists, or performers on instruments generally included in a symphony orchestra or concert band
Vocalists must perform a selection in a foreign language

Mildred Mogel Engle Scholarship (Offered 2008 - Includes Vocal Students)
AWARDS: One award, payable in four annual installments, is made every four years

ELIGIBLE STUDENTS:
Seniors who attend Berks County Schools or reside in Berks County
Vocalists, pianists, organists, or performers on instruments generally included in a symphony orchestra or concert band
Vocalists must perform a selection in a foreign language