JAZZ AT THE BALLROOM scholarship
JAZZ AT THE BALLROOM
About
A scholarship for California high school jazz instrumentalists to support continuing jazz music studies. Three finalists will each receive $500 and opportunity to perform in JAZZ AT THE BALLROOM events. Applicants must submit a form, personal statement and a recording by the deadline.
Supporting jazz education in California and promoting the continuation of the jazz art form.
Who can apply
Be between the ages of 14 and 18.
“The competition is open to high school jazz instrumentalists in California between the ages of 14-18.”
Be a high school student.
“The competition is open to high school jazz instrumentalists in California between the ages of 14-18.”
Be enrolled in a California high school.
“Applicants must be enrolled in a California High School.”
Be a legal resident of the United States or one of its official territories.
“Applicants must be legal residents of the United States or one of its official territories.”
If under 18, have the application submission approved by a parent or legal guardian.
“Applicants under 18 years of age must have an application submission approved by a parent or legal guardian.”
Be located in California.
“The competition is open to high school jazz instrumentalists in California between the ages of 14-18.”
Essay prompts
- 1.Please include one paragraph explaining the applicant’s background in jazz, favorite artists and musical influences, future goals and plans in music and jazz study, and the use of the scholarship money (i.e. private jazz study, tuition for a jazz-focused music program, etc.)