Widening the Stage Scholarship Grant

The Fort Dodge Community Foundation and United Way has established a fund to advance the love for, appreciation of and participation in music education and activities for students. Eligible students must show a financial need for assistance. This fund is designed to ensure opportunities for eligible students to enrich their educational environment through a variety of musical endeavors.

Grants will be used to help students participate in musical activities who may not otherwise have the opportunity due to the lack of personal financial resources. Music education encompasses the teaching of all things music-related to instrumental and voice instruction and participation.  Music education is important, as it can improve a student's academic abilities and social skills while cultivating a love and respect for music that can last a lifetime.

Grants for this fund will give students who have the aptitude and enthusiasm to pursue music education as a pathway to dreams.

The Widening the Stage fund offers grants to qualified students for the following opportunities:

¨      Assist the students in purchasing or leasing musical instruments

¨      Assist students in participating in music related extra-curricular events

¨      Assist students in attending summer music camps if recommended or supported by their instructor