Award Name Award Name Nicholas Watson Memorial Scholarship Details Sponsor/Organization Nicholas Watson Memorial Scholarship Fund Scholarship or Bursary Scholarship Award Amount $ 500 Application Deadline May 5, 2025 Selection Criteria Group Affiliation Other / See Info Location EMCS Group Affiliation (if applicable) must have participated in band or strings at Journey Middle School or EMCS, or have proof of music studies elsewhere Award Type Local Award Information The scholarship is for a deserving student going on to further study at a college or university. The main selection criteria are: 1) academic achievement 2) the study of music The candidate must have participated in a band/string program at Journey Middle School or EMCS, or have proof of music studies elsewhere. The award may be offered to more than one candidate in a year. Nicholas Watson was a bright, musical, vibrant, creative young man. He studied the euphonium, obtaining a Grade 5 standing on his instrument. He participated in JMS and EMCS bands, going to the Nationals in 2013. He was the youngest player for 3 years running in the annual Tuba Christmas in Victoria. His life was cut short by cancer at the age of 15 in 2016. Application Requirements Application Requirements Cover Letter/Letter of Application Scholarship Resume Letter(s) of Reference/Recommendation Transcript Application Form Application Form - Click here to submit your completed application. back to award list
