Scholarships: please check each individual scholarship for applicable deadlines
DGS Band Booster Scholarship -
2020-2021 Band Booster Scholarships are $200 apiece and must be used for (1) private lessons, (2) summer camp, (3) marching band and/or winter guard fees, (4) major band trip expenses (current seniors may apply for ONE scholarship for private lessons only). Underclassmen - if awarded a second scholarship, funds must be used for two different activities. (i.e. they can't both be used for private lessons, etc).
CLICK HERE FOR THE APPLICATION.
The following information should be gathered before completing the online application (available in March 2021)
- Your extra curricular music activities
- Service hours you have accumulated between April 16, 2020 to April 15, 2021 (This information can be found in Charms - www.dgsbandboosters.com/charms - you must have volunteered for at least 3 events for a total of 9 service hours)
- Are your parents paying members of the Band Boosters this current school year?
- Areas your parents/guardians volunteered this school year for band.
- Answers for the short essay questions-
"In what ways have you given back to your school and community with your music?"
"How do you demonstrate Downers Grove South’s “Mustang Way” of Respectful, Responsible, and Engaged?"
The deadline for submission is 5:00 pm on April 12, 2021. Click here for an acceptance form which must be returned to the DGS Band Boosters by July 15, 2021 in order to receive your award.
How to Earn Service Hours: accumulated between April 16, 2020 to April 15, 2021.
For events with a sign-in sheet at the event - You can work at a Band Booster event where student volunteers are needed. These events are typically posted at the front of the band room. On the day of the event, you must sign-in and sign-out on the event's sign-in sheet so that your hours can be verified and entered into Charms.
Examples of these type of events include: car wash, plant sale, music bowl, winter guard show, etc.
For events that do not have a sign-in sheet at the event - You are not limited to Band Booster events to earn service hours. However, for non-Band Booster events, you must fill out a DGS Bands Service Hours Form and have the event supervisor sign off on the number of hours worked. The Service Hours Form should be turned in by the student to the Band Mailbox within 3 days of the event and must absolutely be turned in April 1st in order for the service hours to be considered for that year’s DGS Band Booster Scholarship. Service Hours Forms must be turned in by April 1st to be considered.
Examples of these type of events include: assisting a director with music-related projects like filing pep band folders, organizing the music library, copying music, cleaning up the loft or practice rooms, etc.; assisting the fine arts secretary; working in any music-related event at the feeder junior high schools; giving music lessons to younger band students; etc.
2020-2021 Band Booster Scholarships are $200 apiece and must be used for (1) private lessons, (2) summer camp, (3) marching band and/or winter guard fees, (4) major band trip expenses (current seniors may apply for ONE scholarship for private lessons only). Underclassmen - if awarded a second scholarship, funds must be used for two different activities. (i.e. they can't both be used for private lessons, etc).
CLICK HERE FOR THE APPLICATION.
The following information should be gathered before completing the online application (available in March 2021)
- Your extra curricular music activities
- Service hours you have accumulated between April 16, 2020 to April 15, 2021 (This information can be found in Charms - www.dgsbandboosters.com/charms - you must have volunteered for at least 3 events for a total of 9 service hours)
- Are your parents paying members of the Band Boosters this current school year?
- Areas your parents/guardians volunteered this school year for band.
- Answers for the short essay questions-
"In what ways have you given back to your school and community with your music?"
"How do you demonstrate Downers Grove South’s “Mustang Way” of Respectful, Responsible, and Engaged?"
The deadline for submission is 5:00 pm on April 12, 2021. Click here for an acceptance form which must be returned to the DGS Band Boosters by July 15, 2021 in order to receive your award.
How to Earn Service Hours: accumulated between April 16, 2020 to April 15, 2021.
For events with a sign-in sheet at the event - You can work at a Band Booster event where student volunteers are needed. These events are typically posted at the front of the band room. On the day of the event, you must sign-in and sign-out on the event's sign-in sheet so that your hours can be verified and entered into Charms.
Examples of these type of events include: car wash, plant sale, music bowl, winter guard show, etc.
For events that do not have a sign-in sheet at the event - You are not limited to Band Booster events to earn service hours. However, for non-Band Booster events, you must fill out a DGS Bands Service Hours Form and have the event supervisor sign off on the number of hours worked. The Service Hours Form should be turned in by the student to the Band Mailbox within 3 days of the event and must absolutely be turned in April 1st in order for the service hours to be considered for that year’s DGS Band Booster Scholarship. Service Hours Forms must be turned in by April 1st to be considered.
Examples of these type of events include: assisting a director with music-related projects like filing pep band folders, organizing the music library, copying music, cleaning up the loft or practice rooms, etc.; assisting the fine arts secretary; working in any music-related event at the feeder junior high schools; giving music lessons to younger band students; etc.
Friends of Fine Arts - https://dgsfofa.blogspot.com/p/scholarships-and-grants.html
If you are interested in continuing your fine arts studies this summer at a music or art camp, but need financial assistance to attend, please consider applying for a scholarship from Friends of Fine Arts, which annually supports over $3,000 in summer study grants to student musicians and artists.
To be considered, your application must be submitted by April 1, 2021. The Summer Study grant application is on a Google form, completely paperless.. You can complete the form here: FOFA SUMMER STUDY GRANT APPLICATION.
You must be logged in with your District 99 e-mail to access and utilize the form.
Questions about the application process? Please ask Mr. Williams, Downers Grove South Fine Arts Department Chairman at [email protected].
If you are interested in continuing your fine arts studies this summer at a music or art camp, but need financial assistance to attend, please consider applying for a scholarship from Friends of Fine Arts, which annually supports over $3,000 in summer study grants to student musicians and artists.
To be considered, your application must be submitted by April 1, 2021. The Summer Study grant application is on a Google form, completely paperless.. You can complete the form here: FOFA SUMMER STUDY GRANT APPLICATION.
You must be logged in with your District 99 e-mail to access and utilize the form.
Questions about the application process? Please ask Mr. Williams, Downers Grove South Fine Arts Department Chairman at [email protected].
Clarence J. Shoemaker Band Scholarship Fund - District 99 band students have both been tremendously blessed over the years to receive the wonderful support of the Shoemaker family. John and Susan Shoemaker – on behalf of John’s father Clarence J. Shoemaker – worked tirelessly to sustain a Band Scholarship Trust to benefit band students at both of our high schools. For nearly three decades the fund has provided much needed financial support for students to attend summer music camps.
To donate to the Clarence J. Shoemaker Band Band Scholarship Fund, please click here.
To donate to the Clarence J. Shoemaker Band Band Scholarship Fund, please click here.
Downers Grove Music Club - The Downers Grove Music Club (DGMC) is a non-profit organization serving Downers Grove and its surrounding communities. The purpose is to stimulate a greater interest in music to those around us and to provide networking opportunities for area musicians and music-lovers.
Rising Stars Scholarships for $400 are available to any D99 junior music students. Click here for more information.
The College Music Award for $1,000 is available for any D99 senior music student. Click here for more information.
The Piano Festival and Competition is open to students in certain geographical areas. Click here for more information.
Rising Stars Scholarships for $400 are available to any D99 junior music students. Click here for more information.
The College Music Award for $1,000 is available for any D99 senior music student. Click here for more information.
The Piano Festival and Competition is open to students in certain geographical areas. Click here for more information.
American Wind Band - The American Wind Band Scholarship Program provides scholarships to promote private music study or participation in music camps. Click here for more details.
Rotary Club of Downers Grove - The Rotary Club of Downers Grove offers their annual Charles Dickerman Music Scholarship. Each year the Rotary Club of Downers Grove presents a $2,000 scholarship check to a deserving high school senior who resides in Downers Grove or the District 99 attendance area. Click here for the Rotary Club website.
DuPage Symphony Orchestra Young Artists Auditions - The DSO strives to encourage serious study and musical excellence among young musicians through its annual Young Artists Auditions. This is an experience that has been designed to be rewarding as well as educational. Each entrant will be evaluated by experienced judges and will receive written comments and suggestions based on their individual performances. Click here for details and application information.
Downers Grove Junior Woman's Club - Scholarship winners will be selected based on overall academic excellence coupled with their involvement outside of the classroom. Outside activities may include extra-curricular activities, community service and special projects, recreational activities and hobbies and work experience. Community and service projects are especially important since the mission of the DGJWC is to positively impact the Downers Grove area and the local residents. Click here for details and application information.
Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp - Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp is one of the nation's leading arts immersion summer camps, with programs in Music, Theatre, and Visual Art. Because there is a strong tradition of highly qualified District 99 students attending BLFAC, the institution actively recruits in our schools. Any student who is interested in learning more about this Fine Arts camp should plan to meet with the representative. Many DGS students have received significant scholarships to attend Blue Lake as a result of these short interviews.
Concerto Competition for High School Musicians - “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band, in conjunction with the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, is pleased to announce its annual concerto competition for high school musicians. The winner will appear as a guest soloist with the U.S. Marine Band and receive a $2,500 scholarship from the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation. The runner up will receive a $500 scholarship. Click here for details and application information.
NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, these scholarships are listed for informational purposes and are not sponsored by, or endorsed by, the DGS Band Boosters.
** Please make sure to check each individual scholarship for applicable deadlines. **
** Please make sure to check each individual scholarship for applicable deadlines. **