Gino James DiMario Memorial Scholarship Application 2025-26

Gino James DiMario Memorial Scholarship Application

Academic Year 2025-26

Enrolled CCM Prep music students who are in kindergarten through 11th grade during the 2025-26 school year are eligible to apply for the Gino James DiMario Memorial Scholars Program.

This scholarship is not a competition, but a program to share the students’ love and dedication to music making.

This scholarship is to recognize students of exceptional character as they develop their musical skill and achievements. The committee will award this scholarship based on the following rubric, including a personal statement, teacher recommendation, and participation in CCM and musical activities. In the spirit of Gino, this scholarship program will conclude with a friendly recital to share the students' musical gifts with each other.

Rubric:

50% Personal Statement
25% Recommendation Letter from Prep Instructor
25% Dedication to Lessons and CCM Prep Studio

Category	Notes	Rubric %
Personal Statement (Please tell us why sharing your music is important to you.)	High School – 3 paragraphs Middle School – 2 paragraphs Elementary School – 1 paragraph (must be student written, but may be parent guided)	50%
Teacher Recommendation	Including attendance, extra studio activities, work ethic	25%
Dedication to studio and CCM Prep	Participation in activities sponsored by CCM Prep or private lesson teacher, at CCM and around the community. Also include musical activities at school, other musical organizations, and community service hours involving music.	25%

At least three scholarships will be awarded.

Please note:

September 30: Fall applications due for returning CCM Prep students
October 26: DiMario recital performance at 2:00 pm. Students should arrive by 1:15pm to practice stage orientation for the recital.

Applications and teacher recommendation forms must be submitted by September 30. If you have questions about the application or application process, please email Joyce Grabell, CCM Prep Strings Director.

The University of Cincinnati does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran status or gender identity and expression in its programs and activities.

The complete Notice of Non-Discrimination can be found at the UC Non-Discrimination webpage.

Student and Parent/Guardian Information

Families with multiple CCM Prep students must submit an application for each student.
Student Name*

First NameLast Name
Student Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
DOB
For what classes/lessons is the student registering for at CCM Prep? (please list all):*
What grade is the student entering?
For the 2025-26 school year
Parent/Guardian 1 Name*

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian 1 Relationship to Student*
Parent/Guardian 1 Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Parent/Guardian 1 Email*
example@example.com
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Gino James DiMario Memorial Scholars Program

The Gino James DiMario Scholarship is given to CCM Prep music students in memory of Gino James DiMario. The program honors talented, motivated students who wish to expand their music involvement and connect their CCM Prep studies to other life experiences. Enrolled CCM Prep music students who are in kindergarten through grade 11 are eligible to apply.
Personal Statement

50% of rubric
Requirements for music statement:
- High School – 3 paragraphs
- Middle School – 2 paragraphs
- Elementary School – 1 paragraph (must be student written, but may be parent guided)
Please tell us why sharing your music is important to you.*
Requirements for "great candidate" statement:
- All Levels: simple statement or up to 1 paragraph
Please share why you believe you are a great candidate for the DiMario Scholarship.*

Students who apply for the DiMario Scholarship commit to performing on the recital at CCM Werner Recital Hall on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM. Please complete the program information noted below.
Name of composer:*
Name of piece:*
Length of piece (Note: work should be no longer than 5 minutes with cuts.)*

Application Information
Student Age Category*

Primary DiMario (Grades K-4 for 2025-26 school year)Middle DiMario (Grades 5-8 for 2025-26 school year)Secondary DiMario (Grades 9-11 for 2025-26 school year)
Teacher Recommendation (25% of rubric)
- Teacher must be a CCM Prep instructor
- Please contact your child's instructor to ask them to be a reference before submitting this scholarship applicaton form.
  - When you contact them, your responsibility is to make them aware they will be contacted by the Prep office for a reference for the DiMario Scholarship. No letter is necessary.
- Once you have submitted their information below, we will contact them to complete the reference.
Prep Instructor Name (for recommendation)*

First NameLast Name
Prep Instructor Email Contact*
example@example.com
I have asked the instructor to provide a reference and I consent for CCM Prep to contact the instructor listed above regarding this application.*

I agree
Parent/Guardian Signature*

Clear
Date*

MonthDayYear
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Personal Statement

Application Information