Scholarships
The deadline for submitting the 2024-25 Accolades Scholarship is February 28, 2025
What: Eight - $500 Music Scholarships will be awarded this year
Who: One scholarship for upperclassmen (Juniors & Seniors) in each category (Band, Choir, Orchestra)
One scholarship for underclassmen (Freshman & Sophomores) in each category (Band, Choir, Orchestra)
How: Award recipients are notified by email. Recipients will be presented with a certificate at the 2025 Pasta 'n' Pops celebration. Arrangements for award money will follow.
Instructions: To apply, you must save the application below to your Google drive with a new name that includes your student id (for example: 99999 NWMPA Scholarship).
Niles West Accolades Scholarship Form 2024-2025
Then complete the form and share or e-mail the document to nwmusicparents@gmail.com.
Rules:
To apply, please save this document to your Google drive with a new name that includes your student id (ex: 99999 NWMPA Scholarship). Do not put your name anywhere in your application.
All entries must include a typed, completed Scholarship Form and essay.
The Scholarship Form and essay must be shared with nwmusicparents@gmail.com in your Google Drive.
All entries must be received no later than 10:00 pm (CST) TBD.
Applicants must be children of a current NWMPA member in good standing.
Applicants must be currently enrolled in or participate in a NW Music program.
Student may apply for one scholarship per year.
Note: The above rules are clearly stated and no exceptions will be made. Failure to follow all directions will result in disqualification. Be sure to follow all application and essay directions and submit all materials as stated by due date.
All applications will be judged by a panel of people currently unaffiliated with Niles West or feeder schools to ensure objectivity. The winner will be determined by the average of scores. In case of a tie, an additional judge will be recruited as a tie breaker.