Jacob Kelly Memorial Scholarship for Arts and Music
Jacob Kelly was a beloved son, a talented musician, and a passionate artist whose life was cut short.
Jacob sadly passed away unexpectedly at the young age of just twenty-eight years old. Though his time on earth was short, Jacob made his mark in his artistic pursuits, and his love for music was an inspiration to those around him. In his brief but vibrant life, Jacob showed others what it meant to truly live and to pursue one’s dreams.
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Jacob Kelly by supporting students who share his devotion to music and art.
Any high school senior or undergraduate student in New York or Colorado who is pursuing music or physical (not performing) art may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
To apply, tell us about yourself, your interest in music or art, and how this scholarship would help you. Additionally, upload your creative portfolio. If you do music, this submission can be a song. If you are involved in other arts, submit two or three pieces of your work.
Please tell us about yourself and your interest in art or music. How would this scholarship help you achieve your goals?
Explore All Kinds of Scholarships for All Kinds of Students
FAQ
The application deadline is Jul 27, 2026. Winners will be announced on Aug 27, 2026.
Your privacy is a top priority on the Bold.org platform, and you can find our privacy policy in full here. You may opt out of communications from Bold.org at any time, and unless we’ve first notified you and gotten your consent, you’ll never receive communication from any third parties related to personal information you give us.
Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Aug 27, 2026. 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.
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.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
If you have any questions about this scholarship or the Bold.org platform, just email contact@bold.org and we’ll get back to you as quickly as we can.
Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.
