We are happy to provide the opportunity for Middle School Band Students to receive a scholarship to help attend any summer band camp of their choice! If selected, the student will receive a scholarship from the D118 Band Boosters that can be used to attend a summer band camp.

Please see the "Summer Music Opportunities"  tab for more information on camps to choose from. 

Directions: 

To apply for this opportunity, students need to write an essay answering the following questions:

1. For which music camp would you use this scholarship? 

2. Why did you choose this camp to attend? 

3. How do you want to improve your musicality by attending this camp? 

4. Why is being in band important to you? 

Essay Parameters:

• No more than 1 page- double spaced, 12pt font. 

• You must answer all the questions listed above.

• First name, last name, grade, and school at the top of the page.

The deadline to submit your essay is Monday April 28th, 2025. 

Submission and Acceptance

• Please email a copy of your essay to Mrs. Andolfi - aandolfi@d118.org titled  “Your Name - Summer Band Scholarship Essay”

• Students will find out if they have received the scholarship and the amount by the May concert.  Scholarships will be based on a percentage of the total cost and are variable between camps. 

• Money for the scholarship will be received after the student has signed up for a band camp. A copy of the receipt needs to be sent to the band boosters via this email: d118bandboosters@gmail.com

For more information, please email Mrs. Andolfi - aandolfi@d118.org

Thank you again to our D118 Band Boosters for helping provide this opportunity to our students!