GENE CONGER AWARD – 2024
PURPOSE:
For exceptional Sheboygan Symphony Youth Orchestra students who have demonstrated a commitment to musical excellence and outstanding service to their community.
AWARD AMOUNT:
$1,500
REQUIREMENTS:
- A significant commitment to the Sheboygan Symphony Youth Orchestra during the student’s high school years.
- Must be a graduating senior.
- A list of the student’s past and present musical groups, including the number of years in which they participated (Private lessons, school ensembles, Solo & Ensemble, etc.)
- A list of the student’s community service activities and the number of years in which they participated.
- Two (2) letters of recommendation: one (1) from a music teacher and one (1) from a community service organization supervisor or coordinator.
- Essay: one (1) page, Times New Roman, single-spaced, outlining goals for continued education.
AWARD USE:
- May be used for any post-graduate educational endeavors (university, technical college, trade school, etc.)
- A follow-up narrative from award recipients detailing the educational pursuit(s) for which the award was used is required within one (1) year of award receipt.
TO APPLY:
Fill out and submit the electronic application: 2024 Gene Conger Scholarship Application.
Please email kmeller@sheboygansymphony.org if you experience difficulties with the electronic application.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
April 5, 2024
**It is not guaranteed that this award will be given out each year. The intent is that this award be given to a very exceptional student: one who has demonstrated an exceptional level of commitment to musical excellence and community service.