| the Caouette MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP was developed by the Caouette family in memory of Bernie Caouette who passed away in June, 2006, from cancer. Bernie, a retired Captain from Acton (MA) Fire Department, was the builder of Caouette Banjos . This scholarship is available to deserving students wishing to further their education in a Music career and/or children of fire department personnel. (scholarship application) We held a Bluegrass Benefit Show in Oct, 2006, that was an overwhelming success! With the proceeds from that show & the many generous donations received, we have been able to award six $1000. scholarships in the first year! (for details about 2006 show ~ click here) A 2nd annual Benefit show held in Oct, 2007, was another success. (for details about the 2007 show ~ click here) the 3rd annual Benefit show, Oct 12th, 2008, was a blast! (for details of the 2008 show ~click here) We are extremely grateful for all your support ! |
| for more information, contact Julie or call (978)544-7202 |
| The 4th annual Caouette Music Scholarship Bluegrass Benefit show will be on Sunday, Nov. 8th 2009, Athol/Orange Elks, Orange, MA. for more information on this show, visit the benefit show webpage. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~ |
| Applications are being accepted between Jan 1 ~ June 1st, 2009 for the 2009/2010 school year. (link to scholarship application) If you would like to send a donation gift directly to the scholarship fund, you can mail it to: the Bernie Caouette Music Scholarship c/o Middlesex Savings Bank, 308 Great Road, Littleton, MA 01460 and on behalf of the entire Caouette family, THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts!!! |
