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.