Marching 100 Alumni Band Association

Shaylor L. James Percussion Scholarship Application (Spring 2024)

Deadline: November 15, 2023 at 11:59pm EST

The Marching 100 Alumni Band Association (M100ABA) will award the "Dr. Shaylor L. James Percussion Scholarship" to an outstanding percussionist who is a current member of a music ensemble. This student must be in good standing AND a full-time student at Florida A&M University, having at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average (GPA). To be considered for this award, you must complete all three sections of the application (if the question does not apply to you, please enter "N/A" or "Not Applicable", if the question is described as "Optional", you are not required to answer to be considered for this award). If any section is left blank (besides the optional questions), your application will be considered incomplete. All Applications should be submitted by 11:59pm on November 15, 2023. This award is scheduled to be in the amount of $500, which will be awarded in the Spring Semester.

As a part of the M100ABA Educational Committee's policy, the information you provide:

  • Will be held CONFIDENTIAL
  • and may be subject to verification by Florida A&M University.
Shaylor L. James Percussion Scholarship Application
Questions marked by * are required.
1. Full Name: *
2. Student ID Number: *
3. Age:
4. Band Freshman Year: *
5. Major: *
6. Minor:
7. Cumulative GPA: *
8. Telephone number(s) where you can be reached: *
9. Email: *
10. Number of credit hours you plan to take in the Spring Semester:
11. Major Instrument:
12. Minor Instrument(s):
13. Tallahassee Address: *
14. Permanent Address: *
15. Name of Parent(s)/Guardian(s): *
16. Number of siblings: *
17. Number of children: *
18. Are you currently employed?: *
  • Yes
  • No
19. If so, where?:
20. Job Title:
21. For how long?:
22. Number of hours per week?:
23. Will your income pay for your tuition and fees (partially or in full)?:
  • Yes
  • No
24. Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?:
25. Why did you choose to play a percussion instrument? What opportunities have been afforded to you because of your involvement in musical ensembles? (250 words or less please): *
26. Why do you think you should receive this scholarship? (250 words or less please): *
27. Are there any other factors or extenuating circumstances (unusual circumstances) that you would like for us to consider when reviewing your application? (OPTIONAL):
 
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