Ronald Reagan Band Alumni and Parents Scholarship Foundation (BAPS)
2024 Band Alumni Scholarship Application
The 2024 BAPS Foundation Band Alumni Scholarship (“Alumni Scholarship”) application period opens Friday, March 1, 2024. This $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to two RRHS Band Alumni Students who (1) participated a minimum of one full year in the RRHS Marching Band, Color Guard, or some other Marching Band performance role recognized by the Band Director (e.g., singer, dancer, etc.), (2) is currently enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited college, university, or trade school, and (3) plans to continue their full-time studies the following year.
There is no requirement for scholarship candidates to pursue a music degree or to pursue a career in music.
Complete applications must include the following three items:
- Transcript. An official or unofficial transcript including Fall 2023 grades, cumulative GPA and Spring 2024 schedule. If you are entering graduate school in Fall 2024, please submit a copy of your acceptance letter.
- Resume. A one-page resume including the applicant’s full name, mailing address, email address, cell phone, and the college, university, or trade school the student is attending. Include the college/university/trade school student identification number and phone number and address of the financial aid office.
- Essay. The essay should be one page only formatted using Times New Roman font, size 12, double spaced addressing the following prompt:
Describe how your time as a member of the Reagan Band program helped you become the person you are today. How has your experience in the program influenced your choices and paths you have taken?
Please submit these items in PDF format and following the instructions stated in paragraphs 1-3 above. Applications received that do not comply with the requirements stated above will not be considered.
The BAPS Foundation Band Alumni Scholarship will be provided directly to the college, university, or trade school the student is attending once the scholarship recipient verifies Fall 2024 enrollment.
Applications will be accepted starting on Friday, March 1, 2024. Candidates must email complete applications to bapsrrhs@gmail.com no later than 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 31, 2024, to be considered for this scholarship. The BAPS Foundation will provide a response to your email; please re-submit if you receive no confirmation. The recipient of the Alumni Scholarship will be notified by phone and/or email. The student will receive a letter and certificate in the mail from BAPS regarding the scholarship award.
Application details/instructions as shown above can be downloaded by CLICKING HERE