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Aspiring Musician Scholarship

Funded by
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Lance Skarada
$500
1 winner$500
Awarded
Application Deadline
Sep 23, 2023
Winners Announced
Oct 23, 2023
Education Level
High School
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Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
High school senior
Involvement:
Music
Education Level:
Involvement:
High school senior
Music

Music is an art and a language that can connect people across cultures, backgrounds, generations, and beliefs.

Involvement in music can change the way people see the world and can influence their creativity in other aspects of life. It is important to foster the passion of aspiring musicians, helping them develop their skills and contribute to the world of music. The Aspiring Musician Scholarship will support a student musician who demonstrates passion for and dedication to their art.

High school seniors are eligible to apply if they are student musicians. To apply, write about how music has shaped the way you view the world.

Selection Criteria:
Essay, Creativity, Passion
Scholarships for High School SeniorsHigh School ScholarshipsMusic ScholarshipsEssay Scholarships
Published May 27, 2023
$500
1 winner$500
Awarded
Application Deadline
Sep 23, 2023
Winners Announced
Oct 23, 2023
Education Level
High School
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Essay Topic

How has music shaped the way you view the world?

400–600 words

Winners and Finalists

October 2023

Winners
Ja'vion Haynes
Louisville High
Louisville, MS
Finalists
Josie Mumford
Westlake High
Saratoga Springs, UT
Maci Shaw
Santiam Christian School
Adair Village, OR
Monica Bach
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Jamestown, NC
Emily Kehoe
Michigan Technological University
Ham Lake, MN
Noah Bishop
Grand Valley State University
Leeds, AL
Tucker Leathers
Eufaula High School
Eufaula, OK
Natalie Sherlock
West Virginia University
Glen Allen, VA

Winning Application

Ja'vion Haynes
Louisville HighLouisville, MS
My name is Ja'vion Haynes and I've loved and shared an interest in music since I was a small kid. A lot has inspired me to pursue my love for music, as well as people too. I'm from Louisville MS, a small town, so there aren't that many opportunities like this just to appear and be able to take it, and for that I'm grateful. There were a lot of people to contribute to my love and understanding of music, but I feel like I need to give all the credit to two amazing people. First is the man that taught me all I know about music, he's nobody famous but he's a great guy. My First band director Clay Fuller. Second, is a woman that I only knew for a year but she taught me the fundamentals of music. My 6th-grade band director Rachel Strong Mann. These two people deserve a lot of credit for my musical abilities. Without them I don't think I would have the knowledge of music that I'm blessed with now, or the achievements that I've gained along the way. I've grown exponentially since joining the band in middle school. I've been my section's first chair since 6th grade. I learned how to play a various amount of instruments. I learned how to sing better and project my usually soft-spoken voice. I'm the new drum major of Louisville High School. I even taught myself how to compose music by ear. I eventually want to learn how to help my fellow African-American kids, along with other kids of color, find and express their love for music like I fortunately did. Even though we are a small society in music I personally aim to reach for a goal that breaks standards. I aim to help and teach anybody that wants to pursue a passion for music. Because, if you have a love for anything as big as mine for music then you would want to share your talents with your community and the world. With all that's going on in the world right now, music has always been a safe haven for me, and I know it has been one for a lot of others too. So it would be nice to be able to give people the key to their own safe place and give them the same feeling I have when I'm around the thing that keeps me full.

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FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Sep 23, 2023. Winners will be announced on Oct 23, 2023.

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What is the scholarship award?

Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.

When will the scholarship winner be chosen? How will they be notified?

The winner will be publicly announced on Oct 23, 2023. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.

How will the scholarship award be paid?

Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.

How will my scholarship application be verified?

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