The Zachary Ryan Harris Foundation’s 2024-2025 Youth Music Education Scholarship

The Zachary Ryan Harris Foundation

The Zachary Ryan Harris Foundation is dedicated to preserving the spirit of Zach’s passion for arts and culture by celebrating the transformative power of music within our communities. Click here to learn more about the ZRH Foundation.

Music Therapy Connections is honored to have been chosen by the ZRH Foundation as a partner in offering a scholarship to a Springfield-area student. Through the generosity of the ZRH Foundation, we are able to provide a unique opportunity for a student who has the passion for music but may not have the financial means to access lessons. Together, we are committed to preserving Zach’s spirit by helping make music education accessible to those who need it most.

We are now accepting applications for the ZRH Foundation’s Youth Music Education Scholarship, which will fund one year of individual music instruction (piano, voice, ukulele or guitar) for a school-aged student in the central Illinois area who has a passion for music but faces financial obstacles to taking lessons.

You are encouraged to share this opportunity with anyone you know who might be a good candidate for the scholarship.

The deadline for applying is Friday, November 1.

Questions? Please reach out to MTC founder/co-owner Rachel Rambach via email, rachel@musictherapyconnections.org.

The Zachary Ryan Harris Foundation’s 2024-2025 Youth Music Education Scholarship

Thank you for your interest in applying for a scholarship for your child to receive weekly music lessons for one year. Please complete the following form. All information will be kept confidential and used solely for the purpose of evaluating your child's eligibility for the scholarship. We encourage you to provide as much detail as possible in your responses.

Student Information
Student's Name*
First Last
Student's Date of Birth*
Current Grade Level*
Current School*
Special Considerations
Please list any allergies, special needs, or other issues we should be aware of so that we can best serve your student.
Parent/Guardian Information
Your Name*
First Last
Relationship to Student*
Email*
Phone*
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Musical Interest & Background
Instrument(s) of Interest*
- Piano
- Voice
- Guitar
- Ukulele
Has your student had any prior music lessons?*
- Yes
- No
If yes, please describe prior music experience (instruments played, instructor's name, duration of lessons, performance experience, etc.):
Why does your student want to take music lessons?*
Financial Need
Please explain your family's current financial situation and why your child needs a scholarship for music lessons. Include any relevant details about your employment status, household income, family responsibilities, and other financial obligations. You may also discuss any recent changes in your financial situation that impact your ability to afford music lessons for your child (e.g., job loss, medical expenses, etc.).*
Is there anything else you would like to share that may support your child's application for this scholarship?