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Howard J Holmes Scholarship in honor of George N. Parks

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Established to provide scholarship support for student members of the UMass Marching Band. Recipients must demonstrate an ongoing commitment to the Marching Band, with preference given to students who demonstrate leadership, enthusiasm, and service. George Parks was an incredibly charismatic leader.

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Closed 15 October 2026

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Which collegeHoward J Holmes Scholarship in honor of George N. Parks - University of Massachusetts Amherst Scholarships
Who can applyEstablished to provide scholarship support for student members of the UMass Marching Band. Recipients must demonstrate an ongoing commitment to the Marching Band, with preference given to students who demonstrate leadership, enthusiasm, and service. George Parks was an incredibly charismatic leader. He helped develop the 180-member band into what it is today, unquestionably one of the best collegiate marching bands in the country. He motivated individuals to be the very best that is possible and then even more than that.
Who can applyHe would yell "Again!" until the band achieved perfection. He was taken away from UMass way too early in life. But while he was with the band, he made a lasting impression on literally thousands of former, current, and future UMass Band members.

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Official source: https://umass.academicworks.com/opportunities/27578
Last checked by SCRN: 2026-10-11Verified null days ago
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Deadline: 15 October 2026
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Name: Howard J Holmes Scholarship in honor of George N. ParksRead on 2026-10-11 from https://umass.academicworks.com/opportunities/27578
Provider: University of Massachusetts Amherst ScholarshipsRead on 2026-10-11 from https://umass.academicworks.com/opportunities/27578
What it provides: Established to provide scholarship support for student members of the UMass Marching Band. Recipients must demonstrate an ongoing commitment to the Marching Band, with preference given to students who demonstrate leadership, enthusiasm, and service. George Parks was an incredibly charismatic leader. He helped develop the 180-member band into what it is today, unquestionably one of the best collegiate marching bands in the country. He motivated individuals to be the very best that is possible and then even more than that. He would yell "Again!" until the band achieved perfection. He was taken away from UMass way too early in life. But while he was with the band, he made a lasting impression on literally thousands of former, current, and future UMass Band members.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://umass.academicworks.com/opportunities/27578
Amount: Award VariesRead on 2026-10-11 from https://umass.academicworks.com/opportunities/27578
Deadline: Deadline 10/15/2026Read on 2026-10-11 from https://umass.academicworks.com/opportunities/27578
Which college: Howard J Holmes Scholarship in honor of George N. Parks - University of Massachusetts Amherst ScholarshipsRead on 2026-10-11 from https://umass.academicworks.com/opportunities/27578
Who can apply: Established to provide scholarship support for student members of the UMass Marching Band. Recipients must demonstrate an ongoing commitment to the Marching Band, with preference given to students who demonstrate leadership, enthusiasm, and service. George Parks was an incredibly charismatic leader. He helped develop the 180-member band into what it is today, unquestionably one of the best collegiate marching bands in the country. He motivated individuals to be the very best that is possible and then even more than that.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://umass.academicworks.com/opportunities/27578
Who can apply: He would yell "Again!" until the band achieved perfection. He was taken away from UMass way too early in life. But while he was with the band, he made a lasting impression on literally thousands of former, current, and future UMass Band members.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://umass.academicworks.com/opportunities/27578

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