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2018-2019 Scholarship Due Dates:  Oct. 22, Jan. 22, and April 22

The Jefferson Band Booster Club (JBBC) is excited to offer a scholarship program which awards grants to eligible Jefferson High School Band students. This program is designed to offer financial assistance for students wanting to expand their musical knowledge and/or participate in eligible band related opportunities. Scholarship grants will be offered each trimester of the school year. Band directors, band secretary, and flag advisors can provide input; however, members of the JBBC committee will have the final say in determining the grant award recipients. When determining grant award recipients, emphasis will be placed on three key points – 1) form is complete and turned in on time, 2) student submitted request for an applicable program, 3) student’s narrative properly explains the merits/benefits of the program.

Download the application form

Applicant must comply with these rules and guidelines, as noted on the application form:

Rules and Guidelines:

• Scholarship/grant is available to all Jefferson High School student band program participants after completion of two (trimester period) band programs. (This includes flag corps members and baton twirlers)
• Scholarship/grant covers up to 50% of approved expenditure.
• Maximum dollar allotment per student per school year is $110. Prior recipients may apply again after five succeeding trimesters have passed.
• Program and/or activity must occur within nine months of the applicant’s funding request.
• Applicant must provide a detailed explanation and/or pamphlet explaining what scholarship/grant funding will be used for.
• Applicant must complete a short narrative explaining why he/she should be considered for scholarship/grant funding.
• Applicant must complete all volunteer obligations per JBBC guidelines.
• Applicant must show proof of payment for the activity through a copy of registration form, canceled check, welcome letter, program with students name in it or similar after the activity is completed or paid for.

Examples of eligible programs and/or activities include:

• All-State Band
• Tuition for Music, Drumline, Baton Twirling or Flag Corps Camps or Clinics, including summer camps
•  Honor Band
• JHS Jazz Band, Jazz Collective, and Show Choir Bands
• Flag Corps Winterguard
• Greater Twin Cities Youth Orchestra
• Private lessons – initial (start-up) lessons or as recommended by Band Director(s)

Examples of non-eligible programs and/or activities include:

• Any activity that can be paid with escrow dollars earned through JBBC fundraising, such as:
  – Band Banquets
  – Uniform rental or purchase
  – Equipment rental or purchase
  – Band travel/trips
• Programs and/or activities that do not enhance or expand on education and fundamentals provided & supported through the JHS Bands, Baton Twirler and Flag Corps programs