2026-2027 Area 5 Scholarship Application Form
Area 5 supports ringing education by supplying scholarships to qualified candidates to both Area 5 (Ohio, Indiana, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Michigan) and National Handbell Musicians of America (HMA) events. Scholarship applications will be accepted starting October 1 and close on November 15. We strongly recommend that you review all upcoming events for the year and submit your application as close to October 1 as possible.
* Scholarships are awarded for the full registration total of the chosen event. Travel, lodging, meals, incidentals, and any fees beyond the cost of registration are not included in Area 5 scholarships.
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Email Address
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example@example.com
Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
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Have you received an Area 5 Handbell Musicians of America scholarship in the past?
Yes
No
Year
Amount
Event
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Do you currently have an active membership to Handbell Musicians of America (individual membership, group membership, sub-membership, student membership):
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Yes
No
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HMA Membership Number
Membership is not required to receive an Area 5 scholarship, but current members will receive higher consideration.
Organization Name
Organization Address
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
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Conference you would like to attend
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Conference Location
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Conference Start Date
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Month
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Day
Year
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
Published or Estimated Base (Early) Registration Fee
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If the registration fee is not yet published, please include the registration fee from the previous year and we will adjust when the current fee is published.
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Please describe your background and experience in handbell ringing:
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How will your attendance at your chosen event benefit you as a handbell musician and how might a scholarship from Area 5 help you achieve your ringing / directing / educating goals? Please be specific.
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If you do not receive a scholarship, will you still attend this event?
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Yes
No
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A requirement of the Area 5 scholarship program is the submission of an after-event summary of your experience at this event. Information to include: (1) A summary of what you learned, (2) did this meet your goals for attending this event, (3) how do you see this information being incorporated into your future endeavors for education and / or performance, (4) is there anything else you would like to share with your Area 5 Board?
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I agree to submit a summary / essay of my time at this Area 5 event and submit it to the Area 5 board within 2 weeks of the event conclusion.
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I have read the Area 5 HMA Scholarship Policy and submit this application in accordance with these policies. The full scholarship awards policy is available online at https://area5.handbellmusicians.org/area-5-scholarship-policy/.
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