The Ethel Price Heckman Bland Music Award celebrates music students of the greater Tidewater area who excel in their understanding of music and eagerly share their talents and skills with their community. Note that there is no requirement for candidates to major in Music or Music Education in College...everyone's music journey is different!
Candidates for this award should:
- Live in rural southeast Virginia, including Suffolk and Sussex, Surry, Isle of Wight, and Southampton counties.
- Be eligible for High School graduation in the current calendar year, with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Have a minimum of 3 years of vocal or instrumental music training.
- Share their Musical skills with the wider community in various ways, from teaching to performance.
- Plan to continue their Music journey beyond High School, through some combination of music training, performance, teaching, community outreach, or further education.
- Provide the names of 1-2 Sponsors who can attest to their training, skills, and understanding of basic Music Theory.





Scholarship Value: $500
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Register to View