Jason Choi Memorial Scholarship for Guitarists
Jason Choi was a beloved husband and father who sadly passed away too soon, but lives on in the hearts of those who knew him.
Jason had a passion and talent for music, particularly for the acoustic guitar. He impressively learned guitar on his own and continually strived to hone his skills to become the best guitarist he could be. Jason owned many guitars and loved the pursuit of finding the perfect custom-made one. He attended guitar festivals and could talk shop for hours on end. Jason also enjoyed serving God with his skills and being a praise leader in the church. He sought to honor God and lead people in worship with lyrics rich in the gospel of Jesus.
This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Jason Choi by supporting students who share his passion for guitar and for faith.
Any high school senior with at least a 3.0 GPA living in California may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they have a passion for the acoustic guitar and/or if they have played guitar on the worship team at their church or other Christian organization.
To apply, tell us about your passion for acoustic guitar or how you have used your guitar skills to serve God. Additionally, attach a photo or video of yourself playing guitar. If you choose the video option, submit a link to your video as a public YouTube link or a Google Drive link. Settings should be set to "public" or "anyone with the link can view." If we can't access your video, your application won't be considered.
To apply, respond to either of the following prompts:
-Tell us how the acoustic guitar has been a passion for you. Expand on your love for this instrument.
-Tell us how you have used your guitar skills to serve God as a member of your church or other Christian organization, and why you enjoy leading people in praise.
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The application deadline is Jul 19, 2026. Winners will be announced on Aug 20, 2026.
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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 20, 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.
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