Applications
for the 2008 Jim and Carolyn Fern Music Education Scholarship
are currently being accepted, and the winner will be chosen
during the summer of 2008.
Application
Form
2006
winner: Jacob Hein
2007 winner: Bronson
Murphy
HISTORY The
Jim and Carolyn Fern Music Education Scholarship was established through the generous gifts of the family,
friends and colleagues to recognize their contributions
to music education and community service, as well as
to the
betterment of all.
James L. "Jim" Fern placed a high value
upon the importance of music education demonstrated through
his work as a music teacher, music administrator and
Executive Secretary of the Kentucky Music Educators Association.
He was a Kentucky band director in Benton, Hopkinsville,
Livingston County,
Marshall County, and Reidland and
served as a guest conductor of instrumental ensembles
and adjudicator
in the Quad-State area for many years.
Jim served as president
of the Gamma Delta Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha at Murray
State University while a student and was honored as
Kentucky’s outstanding educator by the Hopkinsville
Jaycees Club, and by the Kentucky Music Educators Association
with their Citation for Service and Distinguished Service
Awards. His contagious
enthusiasm, energy, devotion and commitment had a positive
impact upon many people.
Jim's colleagues,
family and friends wish to honor his determination
and spirit; and the support of his wife, Carolyn; by
assisting university or college students to obtain
a degree in music education. These
people have made generous donationsto establish an
endowed scholarship in honor of Jim and Carolyn Fern,
and the Kentucky Music Educators Association
wish to assist them in this gracious and noteworthy
endeavor.
GUIDELINES
| 1. |
The
scholarship shall be known as the "Jim and Carolyn
Fern Music Education Scholarship. |
| 2. |
Recipients
of the scholarship shall be students who have declared
music education as a major and been accepted at a
Kentucky university or college. |
| 3. |
Applicants
must be of junior standing and have been admitted
to the teacher education program at their school. |
| 4. |
Applicants
must have at least two semesters of school remaining
prior to graduation. |
| 5. |
Applicants
must have earned a GPA meeting minimum requirements
for scholarship consideration at their institution |
| 6. |
Applicants
must currently be enrolled at a Kentucky institution
and be a US citizen. |
| 7. |
Recipients
shall be selected by the Kentucky Music Educators
Association CODA Committee. |
| 8. |
Recipients
of the scholarship may reapply. |
| 9. |
The
awards each year shall be payable over the period
of two semesters. Currently set at $1000 per year
to one applicant, the exact amount and number of
awards may vary based on growth
in
the
fund and
available
interest earnings. |
| 10. |
The
Kentucky Music Educators Association shall serve
as administrator of all monies and securities of
the scholarship fund and shall invest monies in a
safe and prudent manner. Only annual contributions
as designated by the donors, and interest earnings
may be used for scholarship awards. |
| 11. |
Change
to these guidelines may be made by the KMEA President
and Executive Director with the approval of the Kentucky
Music Educators Association Board of Directors or
its designee under extraordinary circumstances. |
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