COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – The Irma Louise English Music Scholarship Fund is accepting scholarship applications through January 31, 2018. The fund was created by her children in 2008 to honor the lifelong Branch County resident who had a zest for life and a passion for music.
The fund has issued 38 scholarships to Branch County area music students totaling over $18,000.
Applications for the summer of 2018 are now being accepted.
Students of music in Branch County will find applications for the scholarship on the Branch County Foundation’s website which is www.BrCoFoundation.org. They can also call (517) 278-4517.
Music professionals from throughout the county will serve on the selection committee along with the band, choir, and/or musical directors from each school.
Donations to the fund are welcomed. Former Branch County residents from as far away as Alaska make annual donations.
