We created this scholarship to honor the memory of Jacob Reninger, a beloved musician from the class of 2026. It is open to all Reservoir High School Music Department rising Seniors who have participated in Marching Band in all of their previous years. The recipient will have all marching band fees paid for through the Jacob Reninger Scholarship.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Reservoir High School Music Department rising Seniors must have participated in Marching Band during the previous three school years in high school.
APPLICATION SUBMISSION:
Completely fill out and submit the Jacob Reninger Scholarship Form. The application is a Google Form and requires you to:
Answer questions about your high school music experience
Submit an essay on “How being a member of the RHS band community has impacted your high school experience, and in what ways have you been a leader in the band program.” This essay should be no more than three double spaced typewritten pages.
All Scholarship Application forms and endorsements must be received by midnight on April 30, 2025. Late or partial applications will not be considered.
SELECTION CRITERIA
The Scholarship Committee will consist of at least three members, approved by the Executive Board:
The President or Vice President of the Reservoir High School Music Foundation (or a designee).
The Scholarship Chairperson, appointed by the Executive Committee.
At least one member At Large.
(No member of the Reservoir High School staff or parent of an applicant may serve on the Scholarship Committee.)
The Scholarship Committee will review each application to determine that each applicant has met the eligibility requirements and has submitted all of the required supporting documentation. The Scholarship Committee will then evaluate each of the following in making its determination.
The applicant’s level of participation in the Band Program.
The applicant's essay response.
MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT
The recipient of the Jacob Reninger Scholarship will be announced at the end of the year music banquet.
If the student elects not to attend Marching Band after he/she has been accepted and has been awarded a Jacob Reninger scholarship, the student must notify the Scholarship Committee as soon as possible.