Scholarship

TriState Marching Arts Scholarship

For years TriState has provided numerous educational scholarships to the young performers of our activity that pursue academic excellence. All groups who are members of TriState Marching Arts and are participating in the 2026 TMA Championships are invited to have the unit members who are high school seniors or already enrolled in college submit 2026 scholarship application. A committee of three or more individuals representing various parts of the TMA organization review dozens of applications for these scholarships and select students who stand out in qualities of academic, artistic, and personal achievements each year.

Applications must be received by March 8, 2026.

All required paperwork must accompany the Scholarship Application Form and if not included the scholarship application will be considered incomplete and the candidate may be considered ineligible for scholarship consideration.

The following guidelines have been established regarding the scholarship(s).

1. The recipient must be in their senior year of high school or already attending a college/university.
2. The recipient must attend a college or university, trade school or vocational school.
3. The recipient must be an active marching member of a unit who will compete in the 2026 Championships Semifinals or Championships
4. Scholarship(s) granted will be paid by check written to recipient.
5. Scholarships granted will not be less than $250.00 per recipient.
6. The scholarship will be granted for one year only, but recipients may re-apply the next year the performer remains active with a unit and meets all the other requirements.
7. The applicant’s unit must be participating in the 2026 TMA championships
8. The award will be presented at the respective finals of the recipients performing unit
9. All paperwork must be submitted with your scholarship application including the items below

Paperwork Required

High School transcripts (including explanation of system, i.e. 4 point, etc.)

College transcripts (if applicable)

Two letters of recommendation from individuals other than Unit Director.

SAT/ACT

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TriState Marching Arts Scholarship

Email(Required)

Name(Required)

First Last

Phonetic Pronunciation of Name(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Phone(Required)

Date of Birth(Required)

Age(Required)

Please enter a number from 0 to 100.

Guardian's Name and Relation to Performer(Required)

Address (if different than above)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Guardian's Phone(Required)

Are you employed?(Required)

If employed, where and include dates of employment

High School(Required)

City, State(Required)

Year in School

College (if applicable)

City, State

College Major

With what group are you performing?(Required)

Type of Unit

How long have you been a member of that unit?(Required)

Academic Progress : this includes grade point average, course load, extenuating circumstances and challenge overcome in your academic endeavors.(Required)

Extracurricular activities: including all scholastic, recreational and civic activities including pageantry. Identify accomplishments and responsibilities for these activities.

Future plans: your plans and goals for post-high school education. Where do you see yourself in five years?(Required)

Why do you want or need this scholarship?(Required)

Paperwork (High School/College Transcripts, 2 Letters of Recommendation, SAT/ACT Scores)(Required)

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I certify that the information provided in this application is complete and true to the best of my knowledge.(Required)

Yes

Unit Director Name(Required)

Unit Director Email Address(Required)

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