Scholarships, Fellowships, and Loans

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Funk Family Memorial Scholarship

(Four Year College, Postgraduate, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)

Purpose: Award for students pursuing studies related to the field of pastoral music. Applicant must intend to work at least two years in the field of pastoral music following graduation or program completion. Must submit applicant's definition of "pastoral music," description of talents and previous experience, and a 5-minute performance cassette of applicant's choir ensemble. Applicant must be a member of NPM. Focus: Music; Religion/Theology Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $1000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $1,000. To Apply: Required: application form; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); resume; tape of performance. Deadline: 3/1. Contact: Kathleen Haley, Scholarship Department, 240-247-3000, npmsing@npm.org.

GIA Publication Pastoral Musician Scholarship

(Four Year College, Postgraduate, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)

Purpose: Award for students pursuing studies related to the field of pastoral music. Applicant must intend to work at least two years in the field of pastoral music following graduation or program completion. Must submit applicant's definition of "pastoral music," description of talents and previous experience, and a 5-minute performance cassette of applicant's choir/ensemble. Applicant must be a member of NPM. Focus: Music; Religion/Theology Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $1500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $1,500. To Apply: Required: application form; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); resume; tape of performance. Deadline: 3/1. Contact: Kathleen Haley, Scholarship Department, 240-247-3000, npmsing@npm.org.

MuSonics Scholarship

(Four Year College, Postgraduate, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)

Purpose: Award for students pursuing studies related to the field of pastoral music. Applicant must intend to work at least two years in the field of pastoral music following graduation or program completion. Must submit applicant's definition of "pastoral music," description of talents and previous experience, and a 5-minute performance cassette of applicant's choir/ensemble. Applicant must be a member of NPM. Focus: Music; Religion/Theology Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $2000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $1,500. To Apply: Required: application form; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); resume; tape of performance. Deadline: 3/1. Contact: Kathleen Haley, Scholarship Department, 240-247-3000, npmsing@npm.org.

National Association of Pastoral Musicians Members' Scholarship

(Four Year College, Postgraduate, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)

Purpose: Award for students pursuing studies related to the field of pastoral music. Applicant must intend to work at least two years in the field of pastoral music following graduation or program completion. Must submit applicant's definition of "pastoral music," description of talents and previous experience, and a 5-minute performance cassette of applicant's choir/ensemble. Applicant must be a member of NPM. Focus: Music; Religion/Theology Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $2000. Maximum award amount: $10000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $5,000. To Apply: Required: application form; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); resume; tape of performance. Deadline: 3/1. Contact: Kathleen Haley, Scholarship Department, 240-247-3000, npmsing@npm.org.

NPM Koinonia/Board of Directors Scholarship

(Four Year College, Postgraduate, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)

Purpose: Awards for students pursuing studies related to the field of pastoral music. Applicant must intend to work at least two years in the field of pastoral music following graduation or program completion. Must submit applicant's definition of "pastoral music", description of talents and previous experience, and a 5-minute performance cassette of applicant's choir/ensemble. Applicant must be a member of NPM. Focus: Music; Religion/Theology Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 2. Minimum award amount: $2000. Maximum award amount: $2500. To Apply: Required: application form; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); resume. Deadline: 3/1. Contact: Kathleen Haley, Scholarship Department, 240-247-3000, npmsing@npm.org.

NPM Perrot Scholarship

(Four Year College, Postgraduate, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)

Purpose: Award for students pursuing studies related to the field of pastoral music. Applicant must intend to work at least two years in the field of pastoral music following graduation or program completion. Must submit applicant's definition of "pastoral music," description of talents and previous experience, and a 5-minute performance cassette of applicant's choir/ensemble. Applicant must be member of NPM. Focus: Music; Religion/Theology Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $2000. To Apply: Required: application form; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); resume; tape of performance. Deadline: 3/1. Contact: Kathleen Haley, Scholarship Department, 240-247-3000, npmsing@npm.org.

Oregon Catholic Press Scholarship

(Four Year College, Postgraduate, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)

Purpose: Award for students pursuing studies related to the field of pastoral music. Applicant must intend to work at least two years in the field of pastoral music following graduation or program completion. Must submit applicant's definition of "pastoral music," description of talents and previous experience, and a 5 minute performance cassette of applicant's choir/ensemble. Applicant must be a member of NPM. Focus: Music; Religion/ Theology Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $1500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $1,500. To Apply: Required: application form; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); resume; tape of performance. Deadline: 3/1. Contact: Kathleen Haley, Scholarship Department, 240-247-3000, npmsing@npm.org.

Paluch Family Foundation/World Library Publications Scholarship

(Four Year College, Postgraduate, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)

Purpose: Award for students pursuing studies related to the field of pastoral music. Applicant must intend to work at least two years in the field of pastoral music following graduation or program completion. Must submit applicant's definition of "pastoral music", description of talents and previous experience, and a 5-minute performance cassette of applicant's choir/ensemble. Applicant must be a member of NPM. Focus: Music; Religion/Theology Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $2000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $2,000. To Apply: Required: application form; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); resume; tape of performance. Deadline: 3/1. Contact: Kathleen Haley, Scholarship Department, 240-247-3000, npmsing@npm.org.

Elaine Rendler-Rene Dosogne-Georgetown Chorale Scholarship

(Four Year College, Postgraduate, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)

Purpose: Award for students pursuing studies related to the field of pastoral music. Applicant must intend to work at least two years in the field of pastoral music following graduation or program completion. Must submit applicant's definition of "pastoral music," description of talents and previous experience, and a 5-minute performance cassette or applicant's choir ensemble. Applicant must be a member of NPM. Focus: Music; Religion/Theology Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $1000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $1,000. To Apply: Required: application form; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); resume; tape of performance. Deadline: 3/1. Contact: Kathleen Haley, Scholarship Department, 240-247-3000, npmsing@npm.org.