APPLICATION FORM
Scholarship applications are now closed for 2026. The 2027 application window will open on February 1, 2027.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MUSIC STUDENTS
The Lakes Area Swing Band is an official 501(c)(3) charity that raises funds throughout the year to help provide scholarships to music students. The amount of funding available varies from year to year depending on our performances and donations received. If interested, please download our latest version of the application and submit it, following the directions on the form.
Applicants must be legal residents of Lake County, IL and currently studying music in school. Limited to students currently in 7th to 12th grades. Students are chosen by our board members based on application answers and teacher recommendations—no audition or other performance/recital are needed at this time. Recipients will be notified via email within 3 weeks of submitting both application and recommendation letter. All awards will be paid directly to the school/music program of choice. No funds will be awarded directly to the recipient.
SCHOLARSHIPS