Read about the remaining scholarships available to students in DCI to continue their passions and dreams in the marching music world. 

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Listed below are scholarships to which qualifying students (members in good standing of a World or Open Class corps no matter if that corps is participating in the 2021 DCI Celebration Tour) may apply. Click here for more information on DCI.org.

Friends of DCI Scholarship - CLICK HERE TO APPLY

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Submission deadline: Friday, July 2

Application Requirements: 3 essay questions, proof of enrollment, 2 letters of recommendation (at least one from a person of leadership in your affiliated drum corps).

Description: Since 2007, the Friends of DCI program which is made up of some of DCI's most dedicated supporters has awarded educational funding to Open and World Class corps members. The scholarships are given out each year to students of any major to put toward university tuition and fees.

Up to two $2,000 scholarships will be awarded in 2021 to high school seniors or college students enrolled for courses in the fall of 2021 and who are current members in good standing of an Open or World Class whether or not they are performing as part of the 2021 Drum Corps International Celebration Tour.

Under this application process, another two (2) additional awards will be provided through the Richardson’s Scholarships, given each year to two corps members who wish to apply their skills toward a degree in music education. This award was created by charter members of the Friends of DCI, Ken and Patty Richardson.

One (1) final award, the Peth Scholarship, courtesy of Friends of DCI members Steve and Mary Peth, will be given to a participating member pursuing any accredited higher education degree.

IN STEP: Women of DCI Scholarship - CLICK HERE TO APPLY

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Submission deadline: Friday, July 2

Application Requirements: must be a female enrolled in full-time education program with the goal of giving back to the activity, active marching or staff member of corps in 2021, corps director endorsement, 4 essay questions, 2 letters of recommendation, transcripts, SAT/ACT scores.

Description:

The IN STEP: Women of DCI program began in January of 2018 to support the participation of women in all facets of Drum Corps International and marching music performing arts, from corps members to staff to leadership. The committee’s charter also supports women by sponsoring events, highlighting women in the activity, providing training, and encouraging policy development consistent with the core values of DCI.

IN STEP: Women of DCI focuses on two primary areas; Participation – Work to assist women to succeed in all aspects of activity throughout the DCI community; and Leadership – Encourage and assist women in rising to roles of influence at every level from participation through administration

At least one $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a current DCI participating female performer, intern or corps staff member who aspires to continue working within the drum corps activity into the future.

Marching Music Health and Wellness Project Scholarship - CLICK HERE TO APPLY

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Submission deadline: Friday, July 2

Application Requirements: enrolled in full-time education program health/wellness/safety program, active marching member of corps in 2021, corps director endorsement, 4 essay questions, 2 letters of recommendation, transcripts, SAT/ACT scores.

Description:

Since its inception in 2007, the Drum Corps International-sponsored Marching Music Health and Wellness Project (MMHWP) has succeeded in bringing together health care professionals from varied disciplines to provide medical guidance and hands-on assistance to corps members during the DCI Summer Tour.

With an initial focus on injury prevention and treatment, participation in the project has grown from a handful of volunteer contributors to an expansive network of practitioners throughout the United States. The program is now poised to serve an even greater audience of performing arts athletes with the development of “best practices” already impacting the marching band activity nationally and internationally with continued research and medical expertise, environmental and other safety areas.

This $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a current DCI participating performer who aspires to work as a health, wellness or safety practitioner. This award will be presented at the 2021 Drum Corps International World Championships on Friday evening.

Rodney Goodhart Memorial Scholarship - CLICK HERE TO APPLY

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Submission deadline: Friday, July 2

Application Requirements: enrolled in full-time university/college degree program, active marching member of corps in 2021, corps director endorsement, 4 essay questions, 2 letters of recommendation, transcripts, SAT/ACT scores.

Description:

As a drum corps judge for more than three decades, the late Rodney Goodhart contributed greatly toward representing percussion during the early beginnings of Drum Corps International. In his memory, the Rodney Goodhart Memorial Scholarship is awarded each summer to a current DCI member corps participant.

This scholarship award of $1,000 may be used by the selected World or Open Class corps member to pay current or next season's drum corps tour fees, university tuition, books or other activity fees.

Fred J. Miller Memorial Music Education Scholarship - CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Submission deadline: Friday, July 2

Application Requirements: enrolled in a college/university music education program, active marching member of corps in 2021, 4 essay questions, 2 letters of recommendation, transcripts, SAT/ACT scores.

Description:

The late Fred J. Miller was a man of insight and action. In predicting the new and innovative, he always said that his legacy would be "creating the future." Today, the Fred J. Miller Music Education Fund salutes his vision with tomorrow's finest young minds preparing to carry the torch forward.

This scholarship award of $2,000 is available to Open and World Class corps members participating in the DCI Tour. Students must be enrolled in college pursuing music education as their primary degree path, and must submit their applications with their respective corps director's endorsement.

George and Patsy Bonfiglio Scholarship - CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Submission deadline: Thursday, July 1

Application Requirements: enrolled in a college/university performing arts or music education program, active marching member of corps in 2021, 1 essay question, 2 letters of recommendation, transcripts.

Description:

The Bonfiglio Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded by the Bonfiglio Family honoring their parents, George and Patsy. One of DCI's founding fathers, George Bonfiglio's love and dedication to the drum corps activity still lives on through the foundation.

The Bonfiglio Foundation will award this $1,000 scholarship to a person involved in performance arts (e.g. drum corps, winter guard, high school or college band, percussion, piano, dance, theatre, etc.) or to a person who aspires to become an educator.

Double Beat Percussion Scholarship - CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Submission deadline: Thursday, July 15

Application Requirements: percussionist, corps director endorsement, active marching member of corps in 2021, 4 essay questions, video submission, letter of recommendation from corps director.

Description:

Participation in a drum corps requires advanced physical, mental and emotional abilities, and the financial strain can affect all of these, hindering the success of an individual. The Double Beat Percussion Scholarship was started to make the financial commitment easier for the performer.

This $2,500 scholarship is awarded annually to a currently participating percussionist of a DCI World or Open Class corps.

Jim Ott Scholarship - CLICK HERE TO APPLY

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Submission deadline: Thursday, July 15

Application Requirements: demonstrate financial need, active marching member of corps in 2021, demonstrate leadership qualities, enrolled in a college/university music program, interviews, corps director endorsement, 4 letters of recommendation, transcripts.

Description:

Named after the late DCI Hall of Fame member who was a nationally known brass arranger for several different drum corps including the Stockton Commodores, Blue Devils and Spirit of Atlanta, the Jim Ott Scholarship is administered by the San Joaquin Valley, California nonprofit Sponsors of Musical Enrichment (SOME).

This $3,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a World or Open Class drum corps member who is a graduating high school senior or college student majoring in music.

Michael Boo Memorial Scholarship - CLICK HERE TO APPLY

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Submission deadline: Friday, July 2

Application Requirements: enrolled in a college/university journalism or similar program, corps director endorsement, active marching member of corps in 2021, 4 essay questions, 3 writing samples, transcripts, SAT/ACT scores, 2 letters of recommendation.

Description:

Affectionately dubbed by many as the “Pen of Pageantry” after working on projects for more than three decades for Drum Corps International, Winter Guard International and Bands of America, there is perhaps no one who has amassed a bigger portfolio of writings about the breadth of the modern-day competitive marching arts than Michael Boo. Michael was sadly taken by cancer in 2020.

To support the efforts of the Boo family, The Cavaliers and Drum Corps International continue his legacy with a $1,000 scholarship that will be presented to the student who intends to remain committed to our activity by pursuing a career in journalism or writing. Student applicants must be high school seniors or college students who are members in good standing of a DCI participating Open or World Class drum corps.

Al Moffatt Memorial Scholarship - CLICK HERE TO APPLY

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Submission deadline: Friday, July 2

Application Requirements: percussionist, 5 essay questions, corps director endorsement, percussion caption head endorsement, 2 letters of recommendation.

Description:

Al Moffatt had a passion for DCI, all drum and bugle corps, and the entire marching music activity. He loved the activity not only for the pageantry and music, but also for the qualities it instills in young people, teaching them to be self-reliant and building good character to carry them through their lives. He loved being with the members and instructors and doing his best to make their show the best it could be.

This $1,000 Scholarship is for any active member of the percussion section of a World or Open Class corps member. It can be used to pay current or next season’s corps fees and will be paid by check directly to the corps.

Michelle Owens Memorial Scholarship - CLICK HERE TO APPLY

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Submission deadline: Friday, July 2

Application Requirements: guard, 5 essay questions, corps director endorsement, guard caption head endorsement, 2 letters of recommendation.

Description:

Michelle Owens loved the pageantry arts and was involved in it since she was a sixth grader at New Hartford High School in New York. She was a color guard member of the Crossmen (1990-1994), and after aging out, went on to teach several drum corps including the Crossmen, Cadets, Troopers and Magic of Orlando. With her infectious smile, her sweet disposition and high spirited personality, Michelle was loved by all. She instantly brought a light and warmth to all she interacted with. Whether she was performing or teaching, she knew how to do it with a positive attitude, encouraging spirit and genuine heart.

This $1,000 annual scholarship will continue her legacy through a color guard member of a current drum corps. It can be used to pay current or next season’s corps fees and will be paid by check directly to the corps.

Don Warren Memorial Scholarship - CLICK HERE TO APPLY

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Submission deadline: Friday, July 2

Application Requirements: enrolled in full-time education, active marching member of corps in 2021, corps director endorsement, 4 essay questions, 2 letters of recommendation, transcripts, SAT/ACT scores.

Description:

Donald W. Warren began The Cavaliers in 1948 to serve local youth in Logan Square, Chicago. To honor the roots of this organization and continue his legacy into the future, The Don Warren Community Service Scholarship recognizes one or more marching member of a Drum Corps International corps who has exhibited remarkable community service beyond their drum corps involvement.

This $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to any participating DCI corps member enrolled in an accredited higher education degree program who epitomizes Mr. Warren’s selflessness and desire to help others.