Handbell Musicians of America
Area 10 Scholarships and Awards Policy
for Coppers Classic 2026, January 12, 2026
Coppers Classic is pleased to offer scholarship support for this event. Scholarships include full registration fees, along with up to $50 towards the purchase of music.
Our goal is to award at least one full and one partial scholarship in adult and student participants, based on available funding.
• Coppers Classic Adult Musician Scholarship
About the Coppers Classic Adult Musician Scholarship
Established in 2016 through the generous support of clinicians, musicians, and audience members at the event concert, the Coppers Classic Adult Musician Scholarship helps make participation more accessible for adult handbell musicians.
Musicians from Area 10—as well as those from outside the region, including Canadian participants—are welcome and encouraged to apply.
The Coppers Classic Full-Time Student Musician Scholarship
was established in 2016 with generous donations from the clinicians, musicians, and audience members at the event concert. To apply you must be enrolled in classes.
Scholarship Awards Policies
Eligibility Restrictions
Members of the Area 10 Board of Directors, and their immediate family members are ineligible to receive scholarship awards during their term of office.
1. Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
The Area 10 Coppers Classic Scholarships may be awarded to applicants who meet the following criteria:
a) Membership
Applicants must be current members of Handbell Musicians of America, residing in Area 10 or elsewhere in the U.S. or Canada. A Personal or Full-Time Student membership is required.
b) Musicianship
Applicants should demonstrate a background in handbell ringing and a clear desire to grow as a handbell musician.
2. Notification Timeline
Our goal is to notify all applicants within two (2) weeks of the application deadline.
3. Scholarship Coverage
Each scholarship will cover the full registration fees for the event, plus a stipend of up to $50 to reimburse the cost of required music.
4. Additional Expenses
Scholarship recipients are responsible for their own travel, lodging, meals not included with registration, incidental expenses, and any additional fees.
5. Post-Event Follow-Up
Within 30 days after the close of the event, scholarship recipients are expected to submit a brief follow-up report describing their experience. These reports may be used by Area 10 to promote the scholarship program in the future.
6. Disbursement of Funds
Scholarship funds will be forwarded directly to the event registrar or the Area 10 Treasurer on behalf of the recipient. No funds will be paid directly to the scholarship recipient.
7. Application Deadline
Applicants must complete and submit the online application form by January 12, 2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, January 12, 2026
Apply for a 2026 Scholarship Here