Guidelines
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 1, 2027
The grant is open to music students currently in grades 7-11 who have studied a minimum of 4 years and whose teachers are WSMTA members in good standing.
The applicant will be considered on a basis of financial need and musical commitment.
The applicant must have participated in the WSMTA Music Artistry Program.
The amount of the grants can vary – the Lois Whitner Study Grant Committee determines to appropriate amount for each successful applicant. The applicant must explain specifically how the funds will be used. The grant will be for a period of not more than one year and may be approved for additional years at the discretion of the Student Grant Committee. Students seeking grant renewal must submit another application to the committee for consideration.
The grant may only be used to offset the cost of music lessons, theory, or composition classes, or tuition for music camps.
The grant will be sent directly to the teacher or camp/program director as per applicant’s instructions.
The number of grants awarded in any year will be determined by the number of qualified applicants and the available funds. All decisions of the Lois Whitner Study Grant committee are final.
Grant disbursements will be made on or before August 1, 2027.
While the various portions of the application can be completed and submitted separately, only complete applications will be considered. Make sure that you keep track of what has and hasn’t been submitted!
Application Process
The application process includes the following steps:
1) STUDENT APPLICATION (click button below for the form) Please note: you will need the copy of your current WSMTA MAP comment sheet to complete this form
2) CONFIDENTIAL STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL NEED (click button below for a separate form)
3) MUSIC TEACHER RECOMMENDATION
4) RECOMMENDATION OF NON-FAMILY PERSON (this is in addition to your music teacher)
All those who are recommending a student should click on the LOIS WHITNER STUDY GRANT RECOMMENDATION.
Applications open in mid-January.
Applications are due on April 1, 2027.
Notification will occur by May 1, 2027.
Disbursement of grants will be made on or before August 1, 2027.
PLEASE NOTE: The recommendation letter form is to be used by both the music teacher and the non-family member recommendations.