American Harp Foundation Scholarships and Awards

Foundations Awards for
College Scholarships

Foundation awards are given for the study of the harp, for the study of music therapy using the harp, and for assistance to attend summer music camp. Awards may also be made for best performances of specific works in the American Harp Society Competition.

Scholarships for Advanced Study

The following funds are for study of harp at a college or university. Scholarships of $2,000 each are awarded to winners of national auditions. The auditions are administered and monitored by a panel appointed by the American Harp Foundation Committee.

Kathy Bundock Moore Memorial Scholarship

CURRENT RECIPIENTS

PAST RECIPIENTS

Dr. Moore was both a harp instructor for the University of Northern Colorado and a private harp teacher in the state of Colorado for over 30 years. She worked diligently to increase the visibility and effectiveness of harp instruction in Colorado. It was her wish to fund a scholarship for students enrolled in an undergraduate music degree program with a specialization in harp. Her family and friends are supporting a fund within the Foundation to make her wishes a reality. Currently, the funds will provide for a $2,000 scholarship to be awarded annually to any student studying at any accredited university. Priority will be given to those either attending a Colorado school or residing in Colorado.

Congratulations to the 2024 Kathy Bundock Moore Scholarship winner, Mia Butler, who will continue her studies as a Performance Major at the University of Denver.

Kathy Bundock Moore Scholarship Application

Application deadline has been extended to May 20, 2025
Announcement of scholarship recipient: June 2025

Note: Due to the recent loss of our dear board member Penny Beavers, if you have already submitted an application for this scholarship, please resubmit it to the following:
americanharpfoundation@gmail.com

For further information, please contact:

American Harp Foundation Awards
c/o Carrie Kourkoumelis
28 Cargill Street
Melrose, MA 02176

Requirements for application:

A Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or equivalent, for the 4 prior years of high school, junior college or current undergraduate studies
Acceptance in an undergraduate program for studies with a harp-centered degree program
A 200- to 300-word paper by the applicant discussing his or her reason(s) for applying, aspirations for achievement, and the scholarship’s role in achieving those goals. Include financial needs if significant
Two recommendations from current educators (one music and one general studies) that attest to the applicant’s abilities and drive to achieve far-reaching goals and difficult objectives
A performance DVD, MP3, Flash Drive or Video recording which includes two memorized pieces of harp music, one that demonstrates the applicant’s highest level of technical facility and one that demonstrates difficult and demanding rhythm skills. Maximum length of 15 minutes.
Application must be received by May 1, 2025.

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