Scholarships
Every student deserves the chance to grow through music—no matter their circumstances
The WVYMF Scholarship Program exists to break down the financial barriers that often stand between young musicians and their dreams. Whether it's a beginner eager to attend their first music camp or a dedicated student preparing for college auditions, our scholarships are designed to meet students where they are—and help them take the next step.
Each scholarship listed below reflects a different opportunity. Some support private lessons or ensemble participation, while others help cover the cost of instruments, summer programs, or advanced training. While the criteria may vary, the mission remains the same: to make music education more accessible, more equitable, and more empowering for young people across West Virginia.
Explore the options below, find the scholarship that fits your journey, and take the next step toward becoming the musician you’re meant to be.
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Chris Broadwater Memorial Music Scholarship
Chris was a graduate of South Harrison High School in Harrison County, West Virginia. He received his college education from Alderson-Broaddus College. He dedicated his career as a music teacher and band director for his high school alma-mater as well as Simpson and Johnson elementary and Bridgeport High School. He had a passion for music and was elated to share that with his students and used his expertise to teach private lessons at Bandland Music and Percussion Center in Clarksburg, West Virginia. This scholarship was set up by his family to financially support those pursuing higher education in the area of music education.
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Constantine Thymius Memorial Instrument Scholarship
Conny attended the University of Miami in Florida and was a music major, and was a professional musician for the majority of his life. He served in the Army band at West Point. He taught music in New York and Florida before joining the Populaires at the Greenbrier Hotel and Resort in 1971. He was a passionate player of the saxophone and also passionate about teaching young students how to play. The scholarship was set up by his family to provide a new saxophone to deserving middle or high school student showing aptitude in school band programs in Greenbriar County, West Virginia
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Randall Hall Memorial Instrument Scholarship
Randal Hall leaves a long legacy as a musician, high school band director, music teacher and college music professor. He began his career 1958 as a student teacher for the Roosevelt Wilson high school band. In 1959, he became band director of East Fairmont high school where he built a robust band program and composed the music for the school’s alma mater. This scholarship was set up by his children and provides a new Saxophone or Clarinet to a graduating senior who is planning on attending college pursuing Music Education degree.
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Anthony Ellis Special Events Grant
Born in Shinnston West Virginia in 1937, his love of music led him to learn to play the clarinet with lessens from his uncle and he soon joined the School Boy Patrol Band at age 10. Anthony went on to learn how to play the tenor saxophone and joined a dance band soon after. He continued to play the saxophone making extra money playing jobs up and down the Ohio river. He never lost his love for music and wanted to share that with as many children as he could. This fund was set up by his family and students can apply for one-time grant to attend a music educational enrichment opportunity