CRIMSON EXPRESS ALUMNI MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP & EDUCATOR FUND.
These scholarships & educator grants are provided by the Alumni of the Crimson Express Band.
The Alumni of the Crimson Express Band in Murphysboro, IL have created a scholarship fund and a music educator grant fund.
The Memorial Scholarship Fund has been created to support graduating seniors that participated in the Crimson Express as they continue their education at a community college, university or technical college.
The Mary Alice Moss Music Educator Grant Fund has been created to support the teachers for the music programs at all of the schools in the Murphysboro School District.
Show your support by making your tax deductible donation to SICF with the buttons on this page or mail your check to: SICF, PO Box 1772, Marion, IL 62959.
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Scholarship guidelines
Eligibility
- Murphysboro High School graduating student, continuing education at college, university or technical institute
- Member of the Crimson Express for at least 2 years, with one of the 2 as a Senior
- Academics -Grade Point Average of 3.0 and above (focus on academic ability not just success)
- Financial need is considered
Requirements
- Up to 2 recommendation letters with at least 1 of the following:
- Community Member
- Any Teacher at Murphysboro H.S.
- Short answer questions
- Listing of
- Academic/Awards/Honors
- Clubs/Societies/Organizations
Show your support by making your tax deductible donation to SICF or mail your check to: SICF, PO Box 1772, Marion, IL 62959.
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