FONS Scholarships

Each year, FONS awards $500 scholarships to up to three graduating seniors in our Nutley High School choir program.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Current member of FONS (current annual family dues paid)
• NHS senior who is currently in the NHS choir program
• Participation in a vocal group at NHS for at least one full year
• Any major but enrollment as vocal, music, or performing arts major given special consideration
• Statement explaining how music has influenced your life
• Recipients only: Proof of enrollment in college/post-secondary education to receive award check

Eligible students apply through the NHS Guidance Department's local scholarship process. Awardees are announced at the annual Senior Scholastic Awards Program that takes place in June.

Tax-deductible donations to the FONS Scholarship Fund are welcome. You can donate online or by check (payable to FONS with "FONS Scholarship Fund" noted in the memo line).

Donate online to FONS Scholarship Fund.

Raymond J. Kohere Scholarship

For over 45 years, Mr. Kohere taught generations of Nutley residents and brought music and art to the world of many students through teaching, directing multiple choral groups, and eventually moving on to the administration of the music programs in the school district.

Mr. Kohere's family established this $500 scholarship to honor his memory for the benefit of a graduating senior who meets the same eligibility requirements as the FONS Scholarships (outlined above) plus plans to pursue further education in music, music education, or the arts.
 
Eligible students apply through the NHS Guidance Department's local scholarship process. Awardees are announced at the annual Senior Scholastic Awards Program that takes place in June.

Tax-deductible donations to the Raymond J. Kohere Scholarship Fund are welcome. You can donate online or by check (payable to FONS with "Raymond J. Kohere Scholarship Fund" noted in the memo line).

Donate online to Kohere Scholarship Fund.