Scholarships

Music in Catholic Schools (MCS) offers several scholarship opportunities for students that reduce the cost of band tuition. Only students who return to MCS for a second, third, or fourth year are eligible to apply.

Joe Wolf Memorial Scholarship

MCS students at Our Lady of Lourdes who are returning to band for a second, third, or fourth year may apply.

Professor Charles L. Miller Memorial Scholarship

MCS students at Gethsemane Lutheran, Holy Name, Jesuit Academy, Sacred Heart, St. Bernard, St. Paul Lutheran, and St. Philip Neri (Professor Miller’s schools) who are returning to band for a second, third, or fourth year may apply.

Al, Clara, & Don Phillips Memorial Scholarship

The Phillips Family has been a tremendous supporter of Music in Catholic Schools over the years.

All returning MCS students are eligible for this scholarship, but the priority for selected students will be those who attend Our Lady of Lourdes School.

The Brian M. Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund

Brian Smith was a former MCS student who died in 2008 at age 20 of a heart defect while on a UNL science/spring break trip to Puerto Rico. Brian was a wonderful musician who got his start on percussion in MCS.

All returning MCS students are eligible for this scholarship.

Elizabeth Elliott Memorial Scholarship

Elizabeth Elliott was an outstanding alumnus of MCS.  She was a wonderful musician and flute player.

All returning MCS students are eligible for this scholarship, but the priority for selected students will be those who attend St. Wenceslaus or St. Pius/St. Leo schools.

Debra J. Lund Honorary Scholarship

Deb Lund was the MCS Director for 41 years.  She built this program from the ground up and we are so thankful for her contributions.

All returning MCS students are eligible for this scholarship.

Scholarship Applications are sent out in the Spring for the following school year.

Memorials & Donations

Your generous donations to Music in Catholic Schools give deserving students the opportunity to keep music in their lives. With your help we can offer reduced tuition to even more students. DONATE HERE