Applicants are to have reached a maximum age of thirty years by 1 June 2001. Applications must be received by 1 June 2001. Applicant's full name, legal residence, present address, telephone number and proof of age. A brief biography which shall include musical and academic education, personal profile, general analysis of financial need, and long-range career goals for experiance with the harp. An audio cassette tape recording of the applicant's playing, of no more than 15 minutes in length, which demonstartes musical ability.
Selections are to be free choice.
The emphasis in judging is to be on musicality, not on technical merit or length of study. 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. The Award will be paid directly to the applicant.