Capo's Scholars

The Capo's Scholars Award will be given to two students from an identified area for support of their pursuit of higher education. In keeping with our founding beliefs to support education (which you can read more about in a previous blog post) Capo's will award two $250 scholarships for two high school seniors who plan to pursue higher education at a college or university. To qualify you must be from one of the following localities: Grayson, Russell, Scott, Smyth, Washington or Wise Counties or the cities of Bristol, Virginia or Bristol, Tennessee. You have to be a currently enrolled high school senior and have a 2.0 minimum GPA or its equivalent. The student must also have plans of attending college which can include community college and four year institutions.
Applications are available through the schools in the identified areas or through the store. Deadline for applications is close of business on Friday, April 29, 2011.

Important hints and frequently asked questions:
1) Do I have to be a musician to apply? - No. You do not. There are three questions on the application and one asks what music means to you. You don't have to play an instrument to qualify.
2) Do I have to be born in these localities? No. You must be attending school in one of these localities, but you don't have to be born here.
3) Do I have to have financial need to qualify? No, preference is given to those with stated need and to first generation college students, but this is not a requirement. We do not ask for a copy of your FAFSA form. The scholarship also is paid directly to you and not to the school so that it doesn't interfere with your financial aid package.
4) Do I have to fill in everything? Yes. It is very important that you complete the entire applications. Partially completed applications will not be considered. If something doesn't apply simply put n/a. But fill in everything and follow the guidelines for the word maximum on the questions.

If you have any further questions about the Capo's Scholars Award, please contact the store.