Scotia Band Offers $1,000 Scholarship for Music Students

The Scotia Band is inviting current and former graduates of high schools in Humboldt County to apply for the Sewell Lufkin Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship, valued at $1,000, aims to support education costs for students pursuing music at the college level, whether as majors or minors.

Applications for the scholarship can be accessed via the Scotia Band’s official website, www.scotiaband.org, or through local music educators. Interested applicants are required to submit a brief application alongside a letter introducing themselves. This letter should detail their musical history and future aspirations in the field of music.

In addition to the application and personal letter, candidates must include one letter of recommendation. A suitable recommender could be a high school music teacher or another relevant figure in the applicant’s musical journey. All application materials should be mailed to the Scotia Band at P.O. Box 3, Scotia, CA 95565 by the deadline of April 17.

For further details about the scholarship and application process, prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the Scotia Band’s website at www.scotiaband.org. This opportunity not only aids in alleviating educational expenses but also fosters the development of musical talent within the community.