The W.D. KcKeehan Scholarship helps qualified individuals to participate in Handbell Musicians of America national events. For 2026, one scholarship will be awarded for National Seminar, and one for Crescendo. The National Seminar scholarship award includes full event registration, 6 nights at one of the event hotels (will be booked directly by HMA) and up to $300 reimbursed for travel expenses. The Crescendo scholarship includes full event registration and up to $300 in reimbursable travel expenses.

Application Criteria & Instructions

• Applicant needs to be an Individual member of Handbell Musicians of America, affiliated with a recognized Group member organization, or participant in a group directed by a Handbell Musicians of America member.
• Applicant must demonstrate financial need.
• Applicant is to describe their desire to attend the event, articulate their goals to be realized by participating, and provide detail on how the knowledge gained there will be shared.
• If applicant is not a member of HMA, a statement of support is required from an Individual or Group HMA member, sharing why they believe the applicant would benefit from attending the event. This statement should be emailed to HMA executive director, Linda Onorevole, [email protected], by April 1, 2026.

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM (eastern) on April 1, 2026. Scholarship recipients will be notified by email.