It is the intent of Cowtown Opry to award up to five $100 awards (scholarships), per year, to qualified applicants. 
The scholarships will be presented at the annual Awards Round Up. The Cowtown Opry Scholarship Selection Committee
will select winners from the qualified applicants. 

All awards are given each year at the Texas Independence Day Gala, on March 2nd.
Deadline to submit the application is Sunday, January 31st, 2009.

Musical Scholarships:
Qualified applicants must be in good standing with at least one year in the Buckaroo program.  (Good standing is defined as having attended a minimum of 12 Cowtown Opry events including Buckaroo Sundays, parades, the annual Gala, a CTO sponsored music & yodeling clinic, special community performances, or other sponsored event per year.)  Each applicant will be responsible for keeping an attendance record and participation dates must be listed on the application.

Recipients will have a choice of the following musical awards:
a) $100 gift certificate to The Music Centre in Azle, Texas, to be used towards the purchase of instrument, repairs, lessons, etc.

b) $100 grant for five yodeling lessons with Janet McBride and a complete set of accompaniment track cassettes.

c) $100 scholarship towards lessons on an acoustic string or reed instrument. Check will be written to the instructor or school.

College Scholarships:
A  $500 scholarship will be made available to one qualified high school senior going to college.  Qualified applicants must be in good standing with at least four years in the Buckaroo program.  (Good standing is defined as having attended a minimum of 12 Cowtown Opry events including Buckaroo Sundays, parades, the annual Gala, Yodeling Clinic or other sponsored event per year.) Each applicant will be responsible for keeping an attendance record and participation dates must be listed on the application.
Applicant will receive grant money on enrolling and being accepted in a four year university or a community college.
 

Cowtown Opry Texas Heritage Music Scholarship Application

General Information:

Name: _______________________________    Date of Birth: _______________

Address:  _________________________________________________________

City:  _______________________  State:  _____  Zip Code:  _______________

Phone Number:  _______________________________

Email Address:  ____________________________________________________

Applying for:  _____  $100 Musical Grant  _____ $500 College Scholarship

Educational Background:

Name of current school:  ____________________________________________

What grade are you currently in?  _____________________________________

What is your current grade point average (GPA)?  ________________________

Extracurricular Activities and Achievements:

Please list any extracurricular activities or organizations that you are currently involved in:  _______________________________________________________

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Please list any special awards or recognition that you have received:  _________
 
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 Cowtown Opry Participation:

In order to qualify, you must have participated in a minimum of 12 Cowtown Opry sponsored activities, per year.  This can be a combination of Buckaroo Sundays, parades, annual Gala, Yodeling Clinic, etc.  Please list each activity and the date that you participated:

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Musical Background:

Do you currently own a musical instrument?  _____ Yes  _____ No

If yes, please list:  __________________________________________________

Do you currently take musical lessons?  _____ Yes  _____ No

If yes, please list:  __________________________________________________

 Essay Questions:

1.  Why is cowboy and western swing music an important part of Texas Heritage?

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2.  What can you do to promote Texas Heritage Music in the future?

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3.  If selected, how will you use the funds from the Texas Heritage Music Scholarship?

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