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 Competition
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.
Application deadline: May 1, 2026
Announcement of scholarship recipient: June 5, 2026
Application materials must be received by May 1, 2026 and should be sent to:
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
- Submit an application with resumé (View Application button) and both video and audio recordings, along with a non-refundable application fee of $45 (DONATE Button or by check/money order) by May 1, 2026.
- Prescreen Instructions: Video recordings are to be sent via unpublished/private Youtube, and audio recordings are to be extracted and sent electronically along with the full application packet.
- Application must be received by May 1, 2026.
See full instructions on the application.
For questions, contact Carrie Kourkoumelis.
Applications and MP3s can also be submitted electronically.