Joe Massaro Achievement Scholarship
Joe Massaro is a talented and dedicated band director at Arroyo High School in El Monte, California, who has touched the lives of generations of musicians and is now preparing for retirement.
Music programs such as band or orchestra aren’t always prioritized by school districts, often resulting in programs being underfunded or cut entirely. Coupled with a lack of encouragement from parents and teachers, musically-inclined students may not feel supported in their pursuit of music. Wonderful directors like Joe can make up for this lack of societal motivation, helping students foster their creativity and hone their talents, setting them up for a lifetime of passion and success.
This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Joe Massaro by uplifting students who participate in music programs.
Any high school senior graduating in 2025 from Arroyo High School in California, may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they have financial need, at least a 3.0 GPA, and if they have been a member of the band, color guard, or orchestra.
To apply, write a short essay telling us about your contributions to the color guard, band, or orchestra.
Describe your contributions to the Arroyo High School band, color guard, or orchestra, whatever is applicable.
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The application deadline is Sep 14, 2025. Winners will be announced on Oct 14, 2025.
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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 Oct 14, 2025. 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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