Shirley and Kenneth Smith Memorial Music Education Scholarship for College Students

$2,500.00

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 enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in Music Education for work in a public or private school, K-12.
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 Awards Program on April 16, 2025.
The scholarship award will be sent directly to the recipient’s selected school upon verification of registration and shall be applied toward tuition or expenses for the 2025-2026 school year.

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City

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Current School

Transcript UPLOAD

Click on the word upload. Application must include a current transcript.

Expected Graduation Date

Essay

Application must include a brief essay (maximum of 300 words) that addresses what inspired you to go into Music Education and what students will gain from having you as their music teacher.

Musical Activities

Please include a list of all musically related activities, past and present, and any awards received.

Names of People Writing Your Letters of Recommendation

Application must include three professional letters of recommendation. Please have them send letters to dmwclub@hoytsherman.org and include your name and Shirley and Kenneth Smith Music Education 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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