LAKELAND MUSIC CLUB SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Application Deadline

High School students must submit the completed application to their Guidance Office

by 2 p.m. on Monday, April 2, 2018.

College students must submit the completed application to the chair of the Scholarship committee postmarked by Monday April 2, 2018

ELIGIBILITY:

In order to participate in the LAKELND MUSIC CLUB SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITON, students must:

_____1. Submit a completed application form.

_____2. High School Division - Be a graduating senior attending a Polk County High

School or studying with a Polk County teacher.

College Division – Be a freshman, sophomore or junior music major attending a

Polk County College or studying with a Polk County teacher.

_____3. High School Division - Have a 3.5 weighted GPA or better.

College Division – Have a 2.75 GPA or better.

_____4. Submit an official transcript with a school seal.

_____5. Include a personal letter giving relevant information about applicant.

_____6. Submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher in his/her field.

_____7. Submit a letter of recommendation from someone other than a family member.

_____8. Agree to perform at a Lakeland Music Club meeting on either April 10 or May 8, 2018.

Please check off each of the above items as you complete your application package. Incomplete applications will be automatically disqualified.

FULL NAME ______

ADDRESS ______

Street City Zip Code

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MAILING ADDRESS (IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE)E-MAIL ADDRESS

DATE OF BIRTH ______PHONE ______CELL ______

SCHOOL YOU CURRENTLY ATTEND ______

NAME OF PARENT(S) OR LEGAL GUARDIAN (if under age 18)

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Please list recent musical awards, honors or achievements that you have earned. Explain: ____________

How have you used your talents in the community? ______ ______

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Please list competitions, recitals or theatrical productions in which you have participated.

______ ______

Please list organizations, clubs, or groups in your school, church or community in which you have participated. ______

______ ______

What are your future plans for musical study or career?

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Name of the college you plan to attend in the Fall: ______

Location:______Have you been accepted? ______

Have you ever held a job or internship? (If yes, what did you do?) ______

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Primary Instrument?( Check 1 one)

Vocal ______Instrumental ______(Which instrument?) ______

What inspired you to choose music as a career?

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High School Students: All applications and required attachments must be received in your Guidance Office NO LATER than 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 26, 2018. High School Counselors, please forward applications to Beth Cummings, Music Resource Specialist, Student Services, no later than Monday, April 2 , 2018.

College Students who are applying must be students attending a Polk County school or studying privately with a Polk County teacher. Please send completed application including letters and transcripts postmarked by Monday, April 2, 2018 to:

Judy McLaurin, LMC Scholarship Committee

4177 Cobblestone Drive, Lakeland, FL 33813

Audition will be held on Sunday, April 22, 2018