The Richmond Concert Band’s

John D. Perkins Scholarship


2024 Scholarship Winners

Join us in congratulating Peize and Gustavo, our 2024 John D. Perkins Scholarship Winners. Both winners were selected due to their leadership and commitment to their high school band programs and were awarded $500 to fund continued education and participation in music activities. Our winners were announced publicly during our Mother’s Day concert at Agecroft Hall. Congratulations Peize and Gustavo! 

What is it?

One (1) applicant will be selected to receive the Richmond Concert Band’s John D. Perkins Scholarship of up to $500 to fund a musical activity of their choice. 

The scholarship recipient will be announced publicly at the Richmond Concert Band’s May “Mothers Day” Concert at at Agecroft Hall.

Eligibility

Students must currently be Freshman, Sophomore, or Juniors who participate in their school band program in one of the following school systems: Richmond City Public Schools, Henrico County Public Schools, Goochland County Public Schools, or Powhatan County Public Schools. Students must continue participation in their band program through the 2024-2025 school year to be considered eligible for this scholarship. 


Applications for the 2025 scholarship will open January 1, 2025 and will close April 1, 2025. All application materials (application, essay, and letter of recommendation) must be received by April 1, 2025 in order to be eligible. 

Selection Process

The Richmond Concert Band's John D. Perkins Scholarship Selection Committee will review applicant materials and select one student to receive a scholarship of up to $500. Recipient will be notified of the award by April 20, 2025.

How To Apply

Complete and submit the online application form [link ].
Applicants may also print, fill out, and mail their application, essay, and letter of recommendation to:

Richmond Concert Band Scholarship Committee

P.O. Box 268

Richmond, VA 23218

  1. Attach a short essay (300 word minimum, 1 page max) which includes the following: 

    • How you intend to use the scholarship reward.

    • How the scholarship reward will benefit you and your school’s band program. 

    • Explain why you consider yourself the ideal candidate for receiving this scholarship

  2. Submit a letter of recommendation from your band director by having them email PerkinsScholarship@RichmondConcertBand.org. Please ask your director to include the applicant’s name in the subject line of the email.

Scholarship Restrictions

Recipients of the John D. Perkins Scholarship are required to use their scholarship reward in the following ways: 

  • Private Instruction (Brass, woodwind, or percussion only)

  • Summer Band Camps for Marching Band, Concert Band, or Drum Major (tuition, room & board)

  • Instrumental Clinics (tuition, fees)

  • Funds toward purchasing an instrument


Contact PerkinsScholarship@RichmondConcertBand.org for approval if you plan to use the John Perkins Scholarship in a different way.

Scholarship Award Distribution

The award will be sent directly to the institution or organization hosting the event you plan to attend. If you plan to take lessons, the money will be sent directly to your private instructor.  The award will cover your costs to attend a camp (tuition, room and board), lessons, etc., for an amount of up to $500.00.  Any remaining scholarship funds after your musical activity is fully paid for will remain with the Richmond Concert Band.

Questions?

Contact PerkinsScholarship@RichmondConcertBand.org with questions.