Calling all PT Seniors in an Ensemble or Marching Band!
The Peters Township Music Boosters (PTMB) is pleased to offer six (6) $1,000.00 scholarships to eligible PT Seniors!
To be eligible for a PTMB Scholarship, you must: (1) be a senior graduating in 2023; (2) have participated in a PTHS music class/ensemble (including marching band) during high school; AND (3) already be CURRENT members of the PTMB for the 2022-2023 school year.
To Apply: Please print the Scholarship Application and be sure to follow ALL of the directions. Applications and essays MUST be emailed to Mr. Perrotte (perrotter@pt-sd.org) no later than Monday, May 1, 2023, at 2:30 pm to be eligible. Scholarship Application forms are also available on the website (ptmusicboosters.com), posted on the BAND App, and in the choir and band rooms at the High School.
Scholarship recipients will be announced and awarded in June at the PTHS awards ceremony before graduation (date to be scheduled by administration).
The directions are below and on the application form. In addition to filling out the scholarship application, all applicants MUST submit an essay (see below). Applications will not be reviewed unless an essay meeting the requirements outlined below is submitted. (DO NOT WRITE YOUR NAME ON THE ESSAY!)
Essay topic: On a separate sheet of paper, write/type an essay of 500 words or less on the following:
Choose three of the following attributes that are components of the Character Counts initiative of the Peters Township School District: Citizenship, Courage, Commitment, Compassion, Fairness, Honesty, Integrity, Kindness, Perseverance, Respect, and Responsibility. Describe how your involvement in the PTHS music department has aided your development in these areas.
Deadlines:
EMAIL the Scholarship Application and Essay to Mr. Perrotte (perrotter@pt-sd.org) NO LATER THAN Monday, May 1, 2023, at 2:30 pm. Essays will be blind-judged by teachers/professionals.
Eligibility:
Approved PTMB scholarships will be awarded to students based upon participation in the respective PTHS music area(s) identified on the application and the highest scores on the essay. To be eligible for a scholarship, the student’s family MUST currently be a 2022-2023 member in good standing with the Peters Township Music Boosters. Scholarship amounts and quantities are voted on and approved by the membership of the PTMB. The PTMB does NOT participate in or choose the recipients of the award.
GOOD LUCK, AND CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF OUR SENIORS.
