Scholarship Award Recommendations for 2010

1. Use existing form as is for this year
2. Put up posters publicizing this years awards
3. Have a stack of applications available in the music room at the HS and MS
4. Set 2010 awards immediately and secure additional funds if necessary

Three $200 Senior Scholarships representing

o FPAB Drama Scholarship

o FPAB Instrumental Scholarship

o FPAB Choral Scholarship

These are to be merit based and funds given to the student

Three $100 High School Scholarships

These are to be "talent" based and for a specific purpose. Funds dispersed to the "third party" recipient – meaning if the money is for music lessons, funds would be paid to the instructor; deposit for summer camp, funds dispersed to the camp; etc.

Three $75 Junior High School Scholarships

These are to be "talent" based and for a specific purpose. Funds dispersed to the "third party" recipient – meaning if the money is for music lessons, funds would be paid to the instructor; deposit for summer camp, funds dispersed to the camp; etc.

In the event sufficient funds are not available, we recommend the number of scholarships remain the same and adjust the dollar amount of the awards. In the event surplus funds are available award amounts may be increased with focus being on Senior Scholarships.

In establishing Scholarship awards, discretion should be used so not to totally deplete the Scholarship Fund. The goal is to leave some funds to grow and (long-term goal) build a self-generating fund.

1. In addition to the student submitting an application, any PAB member may nominate a student for scholarship by submitting the appropriate application and letter.
2. As soon as possible establish a five person reading committee and set reading.

• Drama Teacher
• Instrumental Teacher
• Choral Teacher
• Two PAB Members (Name one to serve as Chairperson of the Reading Committee)

Note: Parents may not sit on the reading committee if their student has submitted a scholarship application or if an application has been submitted nominating their student for scholarship.

1. Annually establish a Scholarship Committee and name a Chairperson by June of each year whose purpose is to:

• Raise Funds
• Review the scholarship application prior to publication in September
• Publicize and distribute the scholarship application
• Determine dollar amount of awards
• Re-evaluate selection criteria
• Name Reading Committee using above criteria
• Establish a reading date