Jimmy L. Smith Memorial Music Scholarship
Jimmy L. Smith was a beloved band director who shaped generations of students in the Huntsville Hornet Military Marching Band and the Willis Wildcat Band.
Jimmy was dedicated to his job and served in his position for thirty-four years. He was passionate about excellence and mentorship and wanted aspiring musicians and future educators to have all the resources needed to pursue their academic and professional goals.
This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Jimmy L. Smith by supporting students who share his enduring belief in the power of music to build discipline, character, and community.
Any high school senior in the Huntsville Independent School District or the Willis Independent School District in Texas may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they are pursuing music or music education.
To apply, tell us how your experience in a music program has impacted you, how you hope to use music to make a difference, and what the role of mentorship, leadership, or perseverance has been in your journey.
Describe how your experience in a school music or band program has shaped your character, work ethic, and goals. In what ways do you hope to use music to impact others in your future career or community? Reflect on the role of mentorship, leadership, or perseverance in your journey, and how you will carry those values forward.
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The application deadline is Mar 23, 2027. Winners will be announced on Apr 23, 2027.
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The winner will be publicly announced on Apr 23, 2027. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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