Hudson High School Music Association SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP

The purpose of this award is to provide scholarships to help further the education of senior students enrolled in the Hudson High School music program who best exemplify musical excellence and leadership. This year, $7,000 will be divided among the winners. Individual scholarship amount and the number of winners will be dependent upon the applicant pool. 

Scholarship submissions are due by Wednesday, April 1st, 2026 at 3:00 PM.

• One-time scholarships are presented to the selected seniors. 
• The recipients’ names are recorded on a permanent display plaque at the High School. 
• An award of recognition is presented at the High School Awards Assembly along with the scholarship check.
• The recipients will be announced at the final musical performances of the year and at the High School’s Senior Award Recognition evening in May. 

• The recipient is a student who is a graduating senior. 
• The student is a current member of the Hudson High School music program. 
• The recipient shall have demonstrated excellence in the music field through performance and leadership.  
• Performance may include: Hudson High School Bands, Choirs and Orchestras.  Performance also includes other extracurricular ensembles such as: Youth choirs or orchestras, solo & small Ensemble Contests and private music lessons.
• Leadership encompasses responsibility, self-discipline and initiative. It may be demonstrated via formal leadership positions such as chair placement, officer positions, or section/squad leadership. 

Seniors are self-nominated by choosing to complete the application available via the online form. 

Due: Wednesday, April 1st, 2026 at 3:00 PM

Supporting documentation should include one essay and up to two letters of recommendation,  specifically from Hudson High School faculty, private music teachers or outside ensemble directors. 

• Recommendations from any of the High School music directors are excluded unless the music director is the private music teacher. 
• Please refer to the online form for directions on how to submit letters of recommendation.  
• The essay should be uploaded using the online form.

If you have any questions, please contact the scholarship chair at: scholarship.hhsma at gmail.com.