Application form 1. Applicant information First name* Last name* Date of Birth* Country of residence* Applicant email address (Optional for applicants aged 12; communication will also be sent to the parent or guardian.)* 2. Parent or legal guardian First name* Last name* Relationship to the applicant * Email address* Telephone number* I confirm that the applicant will be between 12 and 17 years old at the start of the Youth Workshop. *I confirm that the applicant is available to attend the complete Youth Workshop from July 7–10, 2027. * All official communication concerning the application will also be sent to the parent or legal guardian. 3. Solo recording Please submit a solo video recording of no more than two minutes. You may perform repertoire of your choice. Two contrasting musical styles are preferred, but not required. Secure private video link url* I confirm that the applicant named in this form is the performer in the recording.*I confirm that the recording is no longer than two minutes.* 4. Personal statement In no more than 500 words, please tell us:– About your musical background– Why you would like to participate in the ITF Youth Workshop– About your long-term goals as a musician– What you hope to learn or experience through the workshop* Personal statement – maximum 500 words* 5. Travel and lodging estimate City and country from which you expect to travel* Estimated travel expenses (in US$)* Estimated lodging expenses (in US$)* Total amount of support requested (in US$) * Financial circumstances The selection committee may consider financial need. If you wish, briefly explain why scholarship support is important to your participation. This information will be treated confidentially and made available only to those involved in selecting and administering the scholarship. 6. Applicant declaration I confirm that the information provided is complete and accurate.I confirm that the recording and personal statement represent my own work.I understand that incomplete or late applications may not be considered.If selected, I agree to respond to the scholarship offer within 14 days. Applicant’s full name:* Submission date* 7. Parent or legal guardian consent I confirm that I am the applicant’s parent or legal guardian.I give permission for the applicant to apply for the ITA Ray and Vera Conniff Endowment Scholarship.I consent to the applicant’s information, recording and personal statement being reviewed by the scholarship selection committee and used to administer the scholarship.I confirm that the applicant is available to attend the complete Youth Workshop from July 7–10, 2027.I have read the scholarship privacy notice below..I understand that submitting an application does not guarantee that a scholarship will be awarded. The applicant and parent or legal guardian are responsible for making appropriate travel arrangements and for any costs exceeding the amount of the scholarship awarded. I understand that ITA is not responsible for expenses incurred before the scholarship has been formally accepted or for losses resulting from cancelled, changed or non-refundable travel arrangements, except where responsibility cannot legally be excluded. If selected, the applicant and parent or legal guardian agree to complete all registration, consent, medical, safeguarding and participation documents required by ITA, ITF and the host institution before participating in the Youth Workshop. Parent or legal guardian’s full name: * Submission date* Privacy notice The International Trombone Association will use the information submitted through this form only to assess and administer applications for the ITA Ray and Vera Conniff Endowment Scholarship. Application materials will be accessible only to authorized ITA administrators and members of the scholarship selection committee. They will be retained for [retention period] and then securely deleted, unless a longer retention period is legally or administratively required. For questions, or to request access, correction or deletion of personal information, please contact info [at] trombone [dot] net. Applications must be received by January 15, 2027, at [time and time zone]. The applicant and parent or legal guardian will receive confirmation by email. Successful applicants will be notified privately between February 15 and February 20, 2027. Submit
