Description
AMFM Now Accepting Applications for $5,000 Scholarship for a Music Performance Major – Deadline is May 16, 2025
Candidates must meet the following basic criteria:
- Be a current high school student attending school in Anne Arundel County and scheduled to graduate in May/June 2025;
- Be a musician who was active in high school chorus, band, orchestra, jazz band, or other school-sponsored performance group(s);
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0;
- Intend to pursue a bachelor’s degree in music performance in the Fall of 2025.
Candidates will be evaluated using a system that awards points for (1) active membership in a school band, orchestra, choir, chorus, or other school-sponsored musical performance group; (2) volunteer music participation; (3) participation in special school performances; (4) selection in All County/All State/Regional performance groups; and (5) participation in private music lessons. Candidates must also submit and will be evaluated on a performance video of up to three minutes and either a three-minute narrative video or a 350- to 500-word written essay to support their application. The narrative video or essay should address the questions “What role has music played in my life, and how will it shape and influence my future?” and “How will the scholarship assist me?” Candidates must also include one letter of recommendation from a music teacher, music coach, or music mentor. They are encouraged to submit a second performance video that reflects their diverse musical styles or interests.
The scholarship application deadline is Friday, May 16, 2025, and the awardee will be chosen on or about Wednesday, June 4, 2025. To apply, and for details: https://www.am-fm.org/music-performance scholarship/.
Tim King was a beloved Annapolis musician, actor, writer, and gifted guitar teacher. This $5,000 scholarship honors his legacy by supporting future musicians.
AMFM provides financial relief to professional Annapolis musicians who cannot work due to circumstances that prevent them from performing. It also fosters the next generation of Annapolis–area musicians through scholarship programs and by funding private lessons for underserved youth. AMFM raises funds through donations and music events showcasing local professional talent.
For more information: www.am-fm.org.