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Terry McMillan Award for Musical Excellence and Leadership

LAFOURCHE EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC

Funding Amount

$500

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Terry McMillan Award for Musical Excellence and Leadership

Overview: Named after Terry James McMillan, a Thibodaux High School Band trumpet player (1976-1979) who achieved exceptional musical excellence and leadership.

Award Amount: $500

Geographic Scope: Thibodaux High School seniors (implied Lafourche Parish)

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be a senior graduating this year

  • Must have been in band for 4 years

  • Must have held a leadership position in band
  • Selection Criteria:

  • Musical excellence and leadership demonstrated through band participation

  • History of All State Band selection or equivalent honors

  • Band captain or leadership role
  • Required Materials:

  • Typed 250-word essay detailing why applicant should receive the award

  • Two academic and/or professional references (References must not be related to applicant)

  • Completed application form
  • Recent Award Winners:

  • 2025: Evie Percle

  • 2024: Skyler Melancon

  • 2023: Alyssa Boyd
  • Contact Information:
    Lafourche Education Foundation
    P.O. Box 529, Thibodaux, LA 70302
    985-205-3737
    info@lafourcheeducation.com

    How to Apply

    How to Apply

    1. Prepare your application materials:
    - Write a typed 250-word essay explaining why you should receive the award
    - Obtain two academic and/or professional references (references cannot be related to you)
    - Complete the application form

    2. Submit:
    - Submit all materials according to instructions on the foundation website

    Required Materials:

  • Completed application form

  • 250-word typed essay

  • Two professional or academic references (unrelated to applicant)
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    music-educationk-12-schools

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