The Wickersham Award of $500.00, is given on the basis of financial need and musical promise, with preference given to those using the harp in a therapeutic setting.

Application deadline is 15 March, 2012

Requirements:

1. Applicants must be members of the American Harp Society.
2. Applications must be received by 15 March, 2012.

Application should include:

1. Applicant's full name, legal residence, present address, telephone number and
   email address
2. A brief biography which shall include musical and academic education, personal
   profile, general analyis of financial need, and long-range career goals for
   experience with the harp.
   
3. An additional statement of no more than two pages on why this award is desired  
   and why the applicant might otherwise not be able to pursue immediate goals.
   
4. A CD recording of the applicant's playing, of no more than fifteen (15) minutes in
   length, which demonstrates musical ability. Selections are to be free choice.
5. The emphasis in judging is to be on musicality, not on technical merit or length of
   study.
6. Two letters of reference, evaluating the applicant's candidacy. One of these should
   be from a present or previous harp instructor. Letters from family members are
   not acceptable.

Award will be paid directly to the applicant.

Application materials should be sent to:

The Wickersham Award
AHS Foundation
P.O. Box 24937
Eugene, OR 97402-0444

 For questions, contact Sally Maxwell at sarahemax@earthlink.net.