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Rene Adrian Sandoval Sr. Jazz Scholarship

Funded by
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Sandoval Family
$500
1 winner$500
Awarded
Application Deadline
Aug 30, 2024
Winners Announced
Sep 30, 2024
Education Level
High School
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Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
High school
Race/Ethnicity:
BIPOC
State:
Texas
GPA:
2.5 or higher
Desired Career Field:
Music or performing arts
Involved:
Performing arts, with a preference to jazz band students
Education Level:
Race/Ethnicity:
State:
GPA:
Desired Career Field:
Involved:
High school
BIPOC
Texas
2.5 or higher
Music or performing arts
Performing arts, with a preference to jazz band students

Rene Adrian Sandoval Sr. was a pioneer and advocate of jazz in Texas.

He was a mentor for many up-and-coming jazz musicians, helping them realize their full potential. He always sought to encourage students’ interest in learning and performing jazz. As a way to honor his legacy, the Rene Adrian Sandoval Sr. Jazz Scholarship will support high school students in Texas who are involved in the performing arts, with a preference given to those involved in jazz.

BIPOC high school students in Texas are eligible to apply if they have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, are involved in the performing arts, and plan to pursue a career in music after graduating. Preference will be given to students involved in jazz band. To apply, write about who your favorite jazz musician is and how that musician’s work inspires you.

Selection Criteria:
Essay, Creativity, Passion
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Published April 22, 2024
$500
1 winner$500
Awarded
Application Deadline
Aug 30, 2024
Winners Announced
Sep 30, 2024
Education Level
High School
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Essay Topic

Who is your favorite jazz musician, and what is it about that person’s playing that inspires and speaks to your own playing?

300–400 words

Winners and Finalists

September 2024

Winners
Raymond Tamez
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Corpus Christi, TX
Finalists
Nikko Dunbar
Legacy of Educational Excellence High School
San Antonio, TX

Winning Application

Raymond Tamez
University of Alaska FairbanksCorpus Christi, TX
As a musician, I am always looking to expand my horizons when it comes to composition. In 2018, I stumbled upon a YouTube video about 10 songs for the classical guitar. Little did I know that the song at number 7 would have a great impact on my life. The song was called “Mediterranean Sundance,” and after hearing the opening of the song, I became addicted to this style of music. Immediately after, I found a live performance of Mediterranean Sundance which opened the door to improvisation and collaboration. That was the day I discovered my favorite jazz musician, Al Di Meola. Before then, I was not familiar with jazz nor the concept of improvisation. It seemed like a superpower that no ordinary human can obtain. But after watching Al Di Meola perform with his counterpart Paco De Lucia, I began to follow suit. In middle school, I didn’t know anyone else who liked, let alone played jazz fusion. Luckily, I had determination to teach myself how to play, or attempt to play, similar to Di Meola. I would get on YouTube, play the live recording, and play alongside a virtual Di Meola. This helped me develop my own style of improvisation, how to play along with another musician, and helped with my songwriting. Seeing Di Meola play various styles of music, jumping from electric to classical guitar playing instantly made a big impact on my compositions. This motivated me to create music in different styles and even combine genres. From a chill rap beat to an epic choir, Al Di Meola is a key influence on how I discovered my own musical personality. Little did I know that my curiosity on YouTube would lead me down the path I’m on today, all thanks to my favorite jazz musician Al Di Meola.

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The application deadline is Aug 30, 2024. Winners will be announced on Sep 30, 2024.

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

The winner will be publicly announced on Sep 30, 2024. 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.

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