Jazz in Arizona, Inc.,a 501© (3) organization, accepts applications for scholarships throughout the year, and generally makes awards on a quarterly basis. JiA’s primary focus is to assist emerging jazz musician (vocalists and instrumentalists) in their development of granting scholarships for performance and educational purposes.
Awards will be made on the basis of demonstrated music achievement, talent potential, and financial need. The amounts awarded will vary depending on the specific purpose of the applicants request. Generally, the amount awarded is a supplement to other sources of support used to fund the applicant’s performance and educational needs.
Eligibility:
* Be between the ages of 14 and 22, and have evidence of success in a formal music program of study (typically high school, college or private instruction);
* Are pursuing a life-long activity of studying and performing jazz;
* If you have not been a member of a group that has recorded commercially-released recordings;
* If you have never signed contracts with any booking agent or manager.
Criteria:
* Application may be submitted at any time.
* A completed JiA application form
* Enrollment schedule that includes music instruction
* Letters of recommendation from applicant’s instructor(s)
* If receiving financial aid, a copy of the award letter.
For application and further information contact Mrs. Ginny Walters in the Career Center or Mr. David Duarte, DVHS band director, in room 1001.
Jazz in Arizona, Inc.
P.O. Box 9651
Scottsdale, AZ 85252-9651
Phone: (480) 994-0807
info@JazzinAZ.org
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