Orchestra Scholarships Available

There are two opportunities for SCSS Orchestra Students to earn a Scholarship for College.

The SCSS Performing Arts Department provides one $1,000 scholarship each year to a student in any of the Performing Arts. Students cannot apply for these scholarships… they are based solely on teacher recommendation, and are based on the student’s contributions to the overall Performing Arts program at SCSS. Participation in multiple programs is a plus. Financial need is not considered. These scholarships are presented at the Senior Awards Ceremony in June.

The Orchestra Booster Club provides one $750 scholarship each year. This is also a merit scholarship and is not based on financial need. Students may obtain an application form from the Career office. The completed form and other required information must be submitted to the Career office no later than April 30, 2010.

Guidelines for Scholarship

In order to be considered for this scholarship, the student must:

1. Be presently enrolled in a SCSS Orchestra class
2. Be a SCSS graduating senior
3. Be planning to attend a 2 year or 4 year college, university, or music conservatory
4. Have demonstrated commitment and service to the orchestra during their time at SCSS (include related activities on resume).
5. Have Participated in the FCPS District X Honors Orchestra and/or the FCPS Solo & Ensemble Festival at least once during their High School years
6. Have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
7. Submit the required application with the requested information including an essay on the required topic

Note: Scholarship is Non-renewable

To apply, contact the Career office for an application. Applications received after the above deadline will not be considered.