Marjorie O’Braza Vocal Music Scholarship

For Graduating High School Seniors

$2,000.00

Application submission deadline is January 27, 2025

The Des Moines Women’s Club is delighted you are applying for this scholarship.

Please complete all sections of the application by January 27, 2025, to be considered for an award. Recipients will be notified by March 10, 2025.

Good luck to you as you pursue your educational and career goals.

General Information

Applicant must be a graduating high school senior who will be pursuing a degree in the field of vocal music at a college, university, or conservatory.
Applicant may apply for only one Des Moines Women’s Club scholarship per year.
Applicant must be a legal resident of or a registered student in Polk, Boone, Dallas, Jasper, Madison, Marion, Story, or Warren County.
Only complete applications, including references, will be considered.
The scholarship recipient is requested to attend the DMWC Scholarship Award Program on April 16, 2025.
The scholarship award will be sent directly to the winning recipient’s selected school upon verification of registration and shall be applied toward tuition or expenses for the 2025-2026 school year.

Name

First Name

Last Name

Phone

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Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Current High School

If known, school you plan to attend in the fall

Parent(s)/Guardian(s) name and contact information

Audition UPLOAD

Click on the word upload. Applicant must send an audition video. At the beginning of the video, please state your name, the title and composer of composition performed, and your accompanist. The video must be unedited, show a full-length image of the applicant in concert dress, and be in front of a neutral background. No changes in lighting can be used in the video. The length of the piece may not exceed five minutes.

Statement

Applicant must include a short statement (maximum of 300 words) that includes your biographical information relating to musical experience and your career goals.

Name of Reference

Application must include a letter of recommendation from a high school music teacher or private music teacher with their contact information. Please have them include your name and Marjorie O’Braza Memorial Vocal Music Scholarship in the subject line.

Signature

I certify the information I provided on and in connection with this form is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I also understand that any false statements will invalidate my scholarship application.

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Date

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