Scholarships & Grants Herbert H. Bowker Memorial Scholarship Named in honor of MMTA’s 1961 founding President, this scholarship grants to students participating in summer camps, to assist with tuition and expenses.DEADLINE: May 31 of current year. APPLY ONLINE Nancy Oliva Scholarship Named in honor of Nancy Oliva, the MMTA President from 1977-1979. Each year, MMTA awards a small scholarship to a graduating Massachusetts high school senior who intends to continue music studies in college.DEADLINE: May 31 of current year. APPLY ONLINE Student Grant Program MMTA’s Student Grants are intended to aid worthy students in their pursuit of MMTA/MTNA contests and competitions, or other MMTA-sponsored events.DEADLINE: applications accepted on a rolling basis. APPLY ONLINE