Grants - Scholarships - Awards

Deadline: April 14, 2024

York Music Boosters is pleased to offer scholarship assistance to performing arts students. Students in 9th  – 11th grade, currently enrolled in band, orchestra, choir, music production or dance are eligible for scholarship assistance.

PURPOSE:  To encourage music students to strengthen and enhance their skills by attending a summer music camp. 

AWARD AMOUNT:  The amount of the individual scholarships will be determined after all applications have been received and reviewed. We will notify approved applicants of the minimum award amount in May, but since the final award amount is based on actual attendance, we will communicate the final award amount in September.

ELIGIBILITY:  Includes but not limited to:

• Local, long distance, virtual, and private teacher camps
• International tours if a camp component or curriculum involved
• Drum Corps provided a camp or major rehearsal component

INELIGIBILITY:  Includes but not limited to:

• Private Lessons
• Groups that meet year round, ie. youth orchestra
• Travel expenses
• Summer courses that earn York High School credit hours

OBLIGATIONS:  

• Students who accept a summer music scholarship are required to enroll in band, orchestra, choir, music production or dance for the full academic year.
• Proof of payment from the summer music camp will be required prior to scholarship disbursement. Deadline for proof of payment will be noted in the award letter. Failure to provide proof of payment to York Music Boosters by the deadline will result in forfeiture of the scholarship.

APPLICATION:  Applications must be completed in full and returned to the student’s music director on or before the posted deadline. If you have questions, contact Isaac Yue, YMB Grants & Scholarship Committee Chair.

2024 Summer Music Camp Scholarship Application

York Music Boosters is pleased to offer grants to musicians currently enrolled in a York High School performing arts program. These grants are intended to provide financial support for students who wish to pursue additional enrichment opportunities above and beyond the set curriculum. 

THE GRANT: The amount awarded will be determined by the nature of the application, the total number of applicants and the current year grant budget. Please note that most individual grant awards do not exceed $100 – and can either cover a partial or full reimbursement of costs.

ELIGIBILITY: Any student(s) currently enrolled in a York High School performing arts class may request a grant for purposes outlined below. Students may apply for individual grants, or as an ensemble or group.

Note that these are guidelines and examples and are not intended to be a complete list. Each grant will be reviewed for appropriateness by the York music teachers and the YMB organization.

ELIGIBLE:

• Music for ensembles or solo performances
• Master classes or other non-private-lesson educational class
• Recording opportunities
• Concerts
• Short-term coverage for new/alternate instrument instruction

INELIGIBLE:

• Private Lessons
• Instrument or instrument-accessory purchases
• Uniforms or other ensemble attire

Note – Summer camp programs are not eligible for grant dollars.  Students wishing to enroll in a music summer camp should apply under the YMB Summer Music Camp Scholarship program.  

APPLICATION: Applications must be completed in full and returned to the student’s music director. Applications will be accepted throughout the school year and will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis until the budget has been exhausted. Status of grant applications will be provided within approximately two weeks of submission. Due to the nature of the program, please note that actual payment of the grant can only be made when proof of qualifying purchase/receipt of payment is provided.

2023-24 GRANT APPLICATION

Please contact Julie McNichols, YMB Scholarship Committee Chair, if you have any questions. 

York Music Boosters proudly funds the Cathy Carson Award.

The Cathy Carson Award is named after York alumna Cathy Carson, class of '81, who played flute in the band. She was killed in a car accident later that year while attending the University of Iowa as a freshman. Her family established a scholarship in her name, and the music directors nominate and select the recipients.

“She was a good friend of my older sister,” says Mary Young, a board member of the York Music Boosters. “She was super energetic, funny, and crazy smart. Her death was a heartbreaking loss for our band community.”

The Cathy Carson Award recognizes students who exhibit exceptional leadership, citizenship, and musicianship as a member of the York Band Program. 

This new scholarship award for the 2023-2024 school year will be presented to a sophomore, junior or senior orchestra student who consistently demonstrates dedication to his or her performing art; dependability; a positive attitude; leadership by example; and a kind, helpful spirit. 

YMB funds Private Lesson Scholarships for six students recommended by their ensemble director: two for band, two for orchestra and two for choir. The scholarship covers four 30-minute lessons.