How about some money to help pay for your first year of college tuition? This fall, NJA, in conjunction with Tournament of Bands, will be awarding 18 scholarships totaling $20,000 in scholarship monies to senior members of our marching bands. The deadline for applying is Noon, October 1, 2015. Applicants must be a member of a marching band in a TOB member school and a member of graduating class of 2016. Awards will be made directly to a college/university financial aid office next summer.
Last fall, NJA awarded $10,000 in scholarship monies to senior members of our marching band. In May, NJA and TIA awarded $20,000 in scholarship monies to senior members of our indoor units and jazz/concert/and choral ensembles. NJA and TOB/TIA Chapters award approximately $35,000 in scholarships annually. To date, NJA and TOB/TIA has awarded in excess of $250,000 in scholarships monies.
TOB Band Directors will forward LINK to eligible seniors. The deadline for applications is Noon, October 1, 2015. Do not delay.