Scholarships for the Sweetwater Director Academy at the Bands of America Summer Camp

Music for All offers two scholarships to help music educators attend the Sweetwater Directors Academy at the Bands of America Summer Camp. We aim to support deserving music educators who are interested in attending but, would benefit from receiving financial support to attend camp.

There is a single application; please select all the scholarships you wish to be considered for when applying.
 

Scholarship Opportunities

1. Mark Williams Memorial Scholarship for Educators

The Mark Williams Memorial Scholarship Fund for Educators was created in honor of Mark Williams (1955-2008) to celebrate his life and work as a great educator, composer and beloved friend.

Eligibility: Directors who teach at a Title 1 school

Award: Full scholarship to the full week camp

Requirements:

1. Complete an essay prompt:

• Describe how the Bands of America Summer Camp experience will help you become a better music educator and how you will utilize what you learn during the camp.

2. Provide information about your school music program budget, explicitly drawing attention to your school's policy on funding for professional development.
 

2. Music for All Foundation Scholarship for Directors

Eligibility: Any music educator seeking financial assistance

Award: Full scholarship to the full week camp

Requirements:

1. Complete an essay prompt:

• Describe how the Bands of America Summer Camp experience will help you become a better music educator and how you will utilize what you learn during the camp.

2. Provide information about your school music program budget, explicitly drawing attention to your school's policy on funding for professional development.
 

All Applications are due April 1, 2025