I. The applicant must have been an active member in Drum Corps for three or more years.

II. The applicant must be seeking an undergraduate or graduate degree in a two or four year accredited college or graduate school. He/She must be taking at least six (6) credit hours to qualify for this scholarship.

III. The applicant must be willing and able to provide this committee with two (2) recommendations.
A. The first recommendation will be written by an instructor, director, president or board member from the corps in which the applicant is/was an active member and must include: Applicant's number of years as an active member. Discussion of applicant's dedication/drum corps attitude. Recommender's name, phone number, and status in drum corps.

B. The second recommendation must be written by a non-relative (i.e., friend, neighbor, et.), over 21 years of age, who is acquainted with the applicant through affiliation with Drum Corps. This recommendation must include: Discussion of applicant's dedication/drum corps attitude. Recommender's name, address, phone number, and relationship.