Area 4, HMA Scholarship to National Seminar 2024 in Hartford, CT
Event Timing: July 9-13, 2024
Event Address: Connecticut Convention Center
100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103

Area 4, Handbell Musicians of America is pleased to offer one scholarship opportunity to the Handbell Musicians of America National Seminar 2024. The seminar will feature classes and tracks for directors and ringers of all levels and abilities, as well as concerts by some of the top handbell performers. For more information please go to: https://seminar.handbellmusicians.org/

The "Full Ride" scholarship will include full event registration, airfare/travel reimbursement up to $400 and hotel reimbursement based on double occupancy group rates that have been negotiated through HMA (Single/Double Standard Rooms $160/night plus tax. So reimbursement will be for half of that.  Rates are available until June 14, 2024).


Deadline for scholarship application: May 15, 2024.
Recipient will be notified by May 31, 2024 and must register for National Seminar by June 10, 2023.
Email *
Eligibility Requirements and Guidelines
 - Handbell Musicians of America member or sub-member in good standing (this includes ringers and directors whose choir has a full membership).
 - Area 4 Resident (Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Puerto Rico, Bahamas, or US Virgin Islands)
 - Preference will be given to first-time attendees of National Seminar.
 - By August 15, 2024, scholarship winners must submit for publication a summary (at least 400 words + photos, if possible) of their experience at the National Seminar.
 - A reference from a supervisor or colleague who is knowledgeable about your work with handbells. Must be received by May 15, 2024 to treasurer.area4@handbellmusicians.org.
 - A committee appointed by the chair of Area 4 will review all applications and select the recipients. Area 4 reserves all rights to award all, some, or none of the scholarships based upon the number of applicants and their qualifications. The decision of the Area 4 Board is final.
First and Last Name *
Address: Street, City, State, Zip Code *
Home/Mobile Phone Number *
HMA Membership Number *
Is this your personal membership or a church/organization membership?
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E-mail Address *
Describe why you wish to attend the Handbell Musicians of America National Seminar. Include a brief statement about your experience as a handbell teacher/director/musician and your musical education/background. *
Describe how you will use new knowledge gained at this event and how you will share that knowledge with others. *
How long have you been working with Handbells/Handchimes? *
Name and location of current handbell choir(s). Can be church, school, or community handbells.  *
Is your attendance dependent upon receiving the scholarship? *
Any additional information you wish the scholarship committee to know.
I understand that I will have to pay for registration, travel expenses, and hotel accommodations and then I will be reimbursed after receipt of documentation. Paid invoices/receipts, accompanied with the reimbursement form, can be forwarded at any time for reimbursement to treasurer.area4@handbellmusicians.org *
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Reference Submission
This application is not considered complete until your reference has been received. References must be received on or before May 15, 2024 and is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure it is sent. Please have them submit their reference to treasurer.area4@handbellmusicians.org and include the following: Their name, phone number, email address, church/school/organization they are affiliated with, and why they are recommending you for this scholarship. Subject line must include your name and 'Area 4 Scholarship Reference' (example: Jane Doe - Area 4 Scholarship Reference).
A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.
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