The scholarship is available to high school students residing in the ME-NH-MA seacoast region and Rutland County, VT. It aims to support musical pursuits such as attending music camps, purchasing new instruments or equipment, taking music lessons, or paying for tuition. The application deadline is April 1st, and the award(s) will be announced in April or May. The recipients will be publicly recognized at a summer concert in the seacoast region and will be invited to perform with the ensemble during the concert.

Eligibility:

• Current, entering, or graduating high school students

• Must play a wind, brass, or percussion instrument

• Must be a resident of one of the following counties: 

  • Rockingham County (NH)

  • Strafford County (NH)

  • Essex County (MA)

  • York County (ME)

  • Rutland County (VT)

Application Process: 
Link to online application

• Complete an online application, which includes:

  • A ~300 word statement from student re: intended use of scholarship

  • A ~300 word statement from student re: why student should be selected

• Send one (1) letter of recommendation from music teacher (private or school)

  • Electronic letters should be emailed to scholarship@seacoastwindensemble.org. 

Important Dates:

• Applications begin being accepted: February 15, 2026 

• Applications and letters of recommendation due by April 1, 2026, by 11:59pm

• Notification of award will be made in April/May 2026

• Publicly awarded at a June/July Seacoast Wind Ensemble Concert

Questions?

If you have questions about SWE's scholarship program, please contact scholarship@seacoastwindensemble.org.