Jazz Club of Sarasota Scholarship Application 2024

Scholarship Application Form

NEW Application Deadline - May 3, 2024
Read and follow the instructions carefully prior to submitting your application. All winners will be notified before the end of May.
The Scholarship Program of the Jazz Club of Sarasota exists to further an understanding and develop performance skills in the field of Jazz. Residents of Sarasota, Manatee, Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties will be considered for a scholarship award. High school and college students may apply.

All correspondence and award agreements will be generated from the personal information submitted below. So, please use proper spelling, capitalization and punctuation. Please read through the entire application before beginning.
I. Personal Data

Tell us about yourself
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Birthdate*

MonthDayYear
Mobile No*
Email *
Where the confirmation will be send to
II.
Home Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
ESSAY

Your essay should be 300-500 words. You should address in your essay: your college goals and musical goals, what you intend to do with your education, and why a scholarship is important to you. Include any academic and non-academic accomplishments, personal characteristics, or experiences that make you uniquely worthy of scholarship consideration. Please enter your essay in this space: (click here)
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: 2 TOTAL .. submit TWO letters of recommendation regarding your musical skills and potential. (one should be from an instructor with whom you have studied). Be sure to have the letters include remarks about personal character, leadership and relationship with colleges.
UPLOAD LETTERS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS FORM
Please check your status at the time of application.

I will graduate in May 2027I will be an incoming freshman graduating high school prior to 2027I have attended college but have less than 32 college credit hoursI have attended college but have at least 32 or more college credit hours
High School Information
Are you or will you be a May 2024 high school graduate?

YesNo
Would you like to be considered for a summer award?

YesNo
High School Attended
Year of High School Graduation or GED
Most recent cumulative GPA
High School activities, community activities, volunteer work, honors, offices held
III. For Students Currently Enrolled at (School Name)
Approximate credit hours completed by May 2024
Current GPA
School activities, honors, offices held, etc.
VIDEO SUBMISSIONS:

Begin each video with your name, where you go to school and what you will be performing. -

Submit two performances of contrasting style (eg. one ballad and one uptempo, swing or Latin).

Include improvIsation as that is an important part of Jazz. Make sure you are the featured performer.

Solo, duo, trio or quartet or combo may be submitted.

Original compositions are optional, be sure to identfy the work.

(Upload videos or YouTube links at the bottom of the application)
IV. Extras
Have you ever received a scholarship from the Jazz Club of Sarasota?

YesNo
Will you be working while attending (School Name)?*

YesNo
If so, will you work

Full-timePart-time
V. Applicant's E-Signature
By signing the space below, you are certifying that all information is correct and that you are the person completing this application. When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please print for your records and retain as verification of your application.
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Scholarship Application Form

I. Personal Data

II.

High School Information

III. For Students Currently Enrolled at (School Name)

IV. Extras

V. Applicant's E-Signature