Zion on the Hill - Lutheran Church in York, PA

About the Scholarship

At Zion Lutheran Church, we are dedicated to lifting up our children in all ways. The Music and Worship Committee sponsors deserving elementary, junior high, and senior high children by awarding them the Jeanette Everhart Music Scholarship (JEMS). The JEMSs are awarded to children who have shown outstanding aptitude in music.

Eligibility Criteria

1The applicant must have been in music lessons for a minimum of two years including the current year. Applicant must be currently taking private music lessons.
2The applicant must agree to perform in worship services at least three times throughout the year. Performance dates and times will be selected by the applicant and approved by the Contemporary Music Director.
3The applicant must be a member of Zion Lutheran Church and attend church on a regular basis.
4The applicant must submit a completed application including an essay about a Bible verse related to music.

Important Dates

Application Due: First Sunday in October
Recipients Announced: October worship services
Performances Complete By: First weekend in May
Funds Distributed: Music Weekend (May/June)

Performance Requirements

To receive your scholarship, you must perform three times at Zion Lutheran Church:

Any Saturday evening or Sunday morning service
Must be at three different service times
May perform alone or in a group
Easter weekend is excluded

Important Note

It is your responsibility to inform the Contemporary Music Director two weeks prior to your scheduled performance with the confirmed date, the name of the piece, and the composer.

About the Funding

The initial funding for the Jeanette Everhart JEMS program was made available by a generous gift presented to Zion Lutheran Church by Mrs. Kathryn Rohrbaugh in the name of Jeanette Everhart.

Awards are not based on family's financial situation
Open to deserving children under the age of 20 in the Zion family
Awarded based on application, essay, and involvement in private lessons
Must be reapplied for each year

JEMS Application

Please complete this form to apply for the Jeanette Everhart Music Scholarship. Applications are due by the first Sunday in October.

Student Information

Student's Name *

Child's Age *

Parent/Guardian Information

Parent's/Guardian's Name *

Street Address *

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Telephone Number *

Email Address *

Music Study Information

Instrument/Voice Type *

How long studying privately? *

Instructor's Name *

Instructor's Phone or Email *

Cost Per Lesson *

Bible Verse Essay

Please find a Bible verse about music and write a paragraph about what that verse means to you as a music student.

Bible Verse Reference *

Essay: What does this verse mean to you as a music student? *

I understand and agree to abide by the guidelines set forth in the Jeanette Everhart Music Scholarship Information. I understand that I must perform at three different service times at Zion Lutheran Church. If I fail to meet these guidelines, I understand that I will not receive any JEMS funds. *