Amount: $10,000. About: Classical music media platform From the Top and the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation jointly offer the Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award Scholarship for young classically-trained musicians (ages 8-18) who are interested in studying classical music in college. Applicants must demonstrate exceptional musical achievement, unmet financial need, academic achievement, and strong character. Winners are granted a $10,000 scholarship that may be used toward instrument purchases, summer music camp tuition, college audition travel expenses, private lessons, and other music-related needs. They are also given the opportunity to perform on NPR’s From the Top program. Each year, there are three deadlines: April, September and November.
Eligible Grade Levels: High School Senior, Student 8-18 years old
Eligible Majors: Music
Residency Requirement: No residency requirement
Minimum GPA: No GPA requirement
Deadline: April 15, 2024, September 2, 2024, November 15, 2024 Please note that scholarship deadlines often change, so make sure to check the scholarship sponsor’s website for up-to-date deadlines.