National Seminar Scholarships
Deadline for all scholarship applications is APRIL 16, 2021.
Recipients notified via e-mail by May 3, 2021.
W.D. McKeehan Scholarship
The W. D. McKeehan Scholarship provides assistance to qualified individuals for participation in the Handbell Musicians of America National Seminar. In 2021 two scholarships will be made available for event attendees.
Scholarship Includes:
- Full registration
- Shared occupancy of a double hotel room July 14, 15, 16, and 17, 2021, at the event hotel
- Up to three hundred dollars ($300.00) to be reimbursed for travel expenses
- A Handbell Musicians of America mentor during the event to assist in participation and achievement of goals
Applicant Criteria:
- Applicants must be full members of Handbell Musicians of America, affiliated with a recognized member organization, or participants in a group directed by a full Guild member
- Applicants must demonstrate financial need
- Applicants must describe desire to attend and goals to be realized by participating in the National Seminar and how knowledge gained there will be shared
- Applicants must include a statement of support from a Guild member
D. Linda McKechnie Scholarship
The D. Linda McKechnie Scholarship provides assistance to qualified individuals working with special needs groups for the Handbell Musicians of America National Seminar. In 2021, one scholarship will be made available for event attendees.
Scholarship Includes:
- Full registration for the event
- A Handbell Musicians of America mentor during the event to assist in participation and achievement of goals
Applicant Criteria:
- Applicants must be full members of Handbell Musicians of America, affiliated with a recognized member organization, or participants in a group directed by a full Guild member
- Applicants must be actively working with special needs in an educational setting
- Applicants must demonstrate financial need
- Applicants must describe desire to attend and goals to be realized by participating in the National Seminar and how knowledge gained there will be shared
- Applicants must include a statement of support from a Guild member
Apply for McKechnie Scholarship
Anonymous Education Fund Scholarship
The Anonymous Education Fund Scholarship provides assistance to qualified individuals for participation in the Handbell Musicians of America National Seminar. In 2021, one scholarship will be made available for event attendees.
Scholarship Includes:
- Full registration for the event
Applicant Criteria:
- Applicants must be full members of Handbell Musicians of America, affiliated with a recognized member organization, or participants in a group directed by a full Guild member
- Applicants must describe desire to attend and goals to be realized by participating in the National Seminar and how knowledge gained there will be shared
- Applicants must include a statement of support from a Guild member
Apply for Anonymous Ed Scholarship
Scholarships Available from Your Area
Many of our Areas offer scholarships to attend national events. Visit your Area website to learn about opportunities they offer. Area websites can be found here.
Scholarship for Distinctly Teen
Deb Heine Scholarship for Young Ringers
The Deb Heine Scholarship for Young Ringers provides assistance to qualified individuals for participation in Handbell Musicians of America’s national events. In 2021, two scholarships will be made available for attendees of the Handbell Musicians of America Distinctly Teen event.
Scholarship Includes:
- Full registration
- Shared occupancy of a double hotel room July 15 and 16, 2021, at the event hotel
- Up to three hundred dollars ($300.00) to be reimbursed for travel expenses
Applicant Criteria:
- Applicants must be full members of Handbell Musicians of America, affiliated with a recognized member organization, or participants in a group directed by a full Guild member
- Applicants must be young ringers — under the age of 20 at the time the event occurs
- Applicants must demonstrate financial need
- Applicants must describe desire to attend and goals to be realized by participating in Distinctly Teen and how knowledge gained there will be shared
- Applicants must include a statement of support from a Guild member