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2025-2026 Excellence in Music Award

Information and Application
Deadline:  Applications and materials must be received by:
January 1, 2026

Application - Google Doc- Open, make a copy to complete and save as PDF to submit
Application - PDF 

The Northeastern District of the Massachusetts Music Educators' Association has established an award to recognize outstanding achievement and leadership in music.  Award(s) will be made to graduating seniors selected for our Northeastern District Senior Ensembles. The executive board, whose results are final, will screen all applications.  
 
I.  Eligibility
A.  The applicant must be a graduating senior, selected to a 2025-2026 Northeastern District Senior Ensemble, and participate in that ensemble (barring unforeseen sickness or emergency).

B.  The applicant must be an active member and supporter of her, his, or their high school music organization(s) where applicable and be in good standing 
with their school community. 

C.  The applicant must be applying to and planning to attend an accredited four year degree granting college or university. (The award check will not be sent until we have received proof of acceptance. Proof must be submitted by June 1st and no checks will be written after June 30th.) 

 
II. Application Procedure
A. The applicant must submit the following items by January 1, 2026
 
     1. Completed Application Form
     2. One (1) Letter of Recommendation from Ensemble Director
     3. Your high school transcripts including first semester grades from this year

B. All application materials must be submitted electronically through the Northeastern District website.            

            www.northeasterndistrict.org/scholarship

C. The award recipient must send proof of acceptance to an accredited four-year degree granting college
     or university by email to Stephen Correia, MMEA-ND Treasurer - [email protected]
 
D. No statement of financial need is required. 

    Submit 2026 Excellence in Music Application Materials
    Materials must be received by:  January 1, 2025

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MISSION STATEMENT 
MMEA seeks to support comprehensive, quality music education for all students, through advocacy, professional development, and a commitment to lifelong learning.​
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