Dick 'The Voice' Copus Scholarship
- Established in 2020 to honor Mr. Dick Copus, the long-time voice of the Stevenson Marching Band and former Utica Community Schools Board member, the Copus Scholarship rewards students that are fully engaged in the Stevenson Instrumental Music Program
- Funded as partnership between an anonymous donor and the Stevenson Band Boosters
- This $500 scholarship is open to Instrumental Music students in 9th, 10th & 11th grades at Stevenson HS and Davis, Heritage, and Jeannette JHS
- The deadline for 2022 applications is May 8th, 2022
- Online application link: www.stevensonbands.org/copus-scholarship
2022 Dick 'The Voice' Scholarship Information
Eligibility & Requirements:
- Applicant must have participated in MSBOA District XVI High School Solo & Ensemble Festival (Chamber Ensemble participants welcome)
- Applicant must also have participated in at least ONE of the following MSBOA Events during the current school year:
- Marching Band Festival
- Band & Orchestra Festival
- Jazz Band Festival
- Honors Band
- All-State Band
- State Solo & Ensemble
- Applicant must be enrolled in an Instrumental Music class for the next upcoming school year (2022-23) at SHS
- Applicant must not have previously won an Ankawi, Marinello, or Copus Scholarship
- Students cannot more than one scholarship in the same year
- Funds will be eligible to be used towards band expenses such as music camps, private lessons, music/equipment/supplies, and band trips. If a student leaves the Instrumental Music Program for any reason, including graduation, unused scholarship monies revert to the Stevenson Band Boosters
Applications:
- Due: Sunday May 8, 2022 at 11:59 PM
- Submit an online application at: www.stevensonbands.org/copus-scholarship
- Applicants will complete an online form, being certain to answer the short essay questions
- Late applications will not be accepted, and duplicate submissions shall be deleted (only one submission allowed per student)
Selection:
- A committee appointed by the Band Director will review the applications to choose the winner
- In addition to the online application, the committee will consider items such as citizenship, overall GPA, and attendance along with other contributions made to the program
| Previous Copus Scholarship Winners: |
| 2021 | Sofia Kastelan | 2020 | Hannah Baran |
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