Florence Simmons Memorial Awards for School of Performing Arts Students at Holland College 2026

Introduction: 

The Florence Simmons Memorial Awards for School of Performing Arts Students were established through the legacy of Florence Simmons, who left a gift to support the Holland College Foundation and students in the School of Performing Arts. The award supports Music Performance students who demonstrate both artistic merit and a clear commitment to their future in music.

Eligibility requirement for Florence Simmons Memorial Awards for School of Performing Arts Students at Holland College:

• Be entering first or second year of the Music Performance program.
• Submit a short essay (max 250 words) explaining:
  • Why they chose the Music Performance program.
  • Their career intentions after graduation.
• Demonstrate artistic merit, assessed through audition results (held by the Registrar’s Office and not required to be submitted by the applicant).
• Be enrolled specifically in the Music Performance program.

Value of the scholarship:

Value of Scholarship Varies (amount not fixed annually).

Application Process:

• Apply for admission to the Music Performance program.
• Complete the Holland College awards application before the deadline (April 2, 2026).
• Submit a short essay (maximum 250 words) covering:
  • Your motivation for choosing Music Performance.
  • Your career goals after graduation.
• Audition results will be automatically considered (no submission required by the applicant).
• Ensure all application materials are completed by the deadline.