Amount: $1,500
Duration: One year
Description:
Honoring the music that stays with us.
This scholarship is a tribute to the power of music—and to the educators who awaken it in their students.
Established by a former Mapleton student whose love of music began in the district’s instrumental music program, this award reflects a lifelong connection to an artform that became more than just a class—it became a passion. Though he moved on after eighth grade and pursued a career outside of music, he has never stopped playing. More than fifty years later, music remains a steady presence in his life.
The Mapleton Music Educators’ Scholarship honors the teachers who made that possible—and the students who carry that same spark today.
Awarded to a graduating senior from Mapleton Public Schools, this scholarship supports those who have been shaped by music and plan to continue their journey—whether as a career, a study, or a source of lifelong joy. Funds may be used for tuition, instruments, books, or other related expenses as students pursue college, university, or apprenticeship pathways.
This is more than a scholarship. It’s a heartfelt thank-you to the music program—and the mentors—who gave one student a lifelong gift.
Eligibility:
- Applicant must be a resident of Colorado and attend Mapleton Public Schools.
- Applicant must be eligible for and planning to attend an accredited college, university, vocational or technical school in the next academic year.
- Applicant must be a current participant in the District’s band, orchestra, or choir programs.
Requirements:
- Submit application form and all common application requirements electronically (see application checklist).
- Finalists for this scholarship will be required to participate in an interview process.
Sample interview question:
- Describe how your participation in performing arts at Mapleton has impacted your life and how you see yourself involved in music in the future.
