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ASCAP Foundation Scholarship programs seek to ensure that opportunities for the study of music are available to students at all levels.
The scholarships available are administered by the colleges, conservatories, or other institutions listed below. The ASCAP Foundation does not accept applications for any of the following scholarships. Students interested in any of the scholarships listed below should consult their financial aid office for application information.
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| W.C. Handy & Louis Armstrong |
THE ASCAP FOUNDATION LOUIS ARMSTRONG SCHOLARSHIP HONORING W.C. HANDY
Created in celebration of W.C. Handy's 125th birthday, a scholarship, funded by the Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation, is awarded to a student at Mt. Vernon High School based on abilities in music performance and composition.
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| Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller |
THE ASCAP FOUNDATION LEIBER & STOLLER MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS
Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller, writers of such hits as "Hound Dog," "Kansas City," "Jailhouse Rock," "Stand By Me," "On Broadway," and "Is That All There Is?," developed and funded this program which celebrates their 40th anniversary as collaborators. This scholarship provides assistance to young aspiring songwriters, musicians and vocalists. Two awards are given each year: one to an incoming freshman at Berklee College of Music in Boston, for which the school auditions the recipient; the second recipient is auditioned by the Young Musicians Foundation in Los Angeles.
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| Ira Gershwin |
THE ASCAP FOUNDATION IRA GERSHWIN SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was created to honor the classic lyricist, Ira Gershwin. Mr. Gershwin was educated in the New York City public school system and this annual award serves to honor a junior year student at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music and Art, a public school in New York City. The student is selected by the music faculty at the school. This scholarship is funded by a gift to The ASCAP Foundation from the Ira & Leonore Gershwin Philanthropic Fund.
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| Irving Caesar |
THE ASCAP FOUNDATION IRVING CAESAR SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established to preserve the name and legacy of Irving Caesar, a prolific and beloved lyricist who wrote hundreds of songs over the course of his long life including, "Tea For Two," "Swanee," "Animal Crackers in My Soup" as well as the children's educational song series, Songs of Safety and Songs of Friendship.
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THE ASCAP FOUNDATION CHARLOTTE V. BERGEN SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to the top ASCAP Foundation Morton Gould Young Composer age 18 or under, this scholarship is made possible by The Frank & Lydia Bergen Foundation and is named in memory their daughter, Charlotte, a lover of classical music. The scholarship is to be used for music study at an accredited college or music conservatory.
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THE ASCAP FOUNDATION MICHAEL MASSER SCHOLARSHIP
Michael Masser, composer/producer of such classic songs as "The Greatest Love of All" and "Saving All My Love For You," established this scholarship to support the educational advancement, professional development, professional training and development of a student demonstrating outstanding talent in the arts. It is presented annually to a student. By nomination.
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THE ASCAP FOUNDATION BOOSEY & HAWKES YOUNG COMPOSER AWARD HONORING AARON COPLAND
This scholarship is presented each year to a graduating senior at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music and Art in New York City. The recipient is selected by the music faculty for promise in music composition. The award is funded by an endowment established jointly by ASCAP and Boosey & Hawkes, Aaron Copland's publisher. Mr. Copland was a distinguished member of ASCAP for over 40 years. Among his many wonderful compositions are Fanfare for the Common Man, Appalachian Spring and the ballet Billy the Kid.
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THE ASCAP FOUNDATION LIVINGSTON & EVANS MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP
The Estates of the late Jay Livingston and Ray Evans, writers of such hits as "Mona Lisa" and "Que Sera, Sera" fund this scholarship program to support aspiring songwriters and musicians. The Young Musicians Foundation in Los Angeles selects the recipient.
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THE ASCAP FOUNDATION LOUIS ARMSTRONG JAZZ SCHOLARSHIP HONORING DUKE ELLINGTON AT UCLA
Inaugurated in the year of Ellington's Centennial, one scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student of jazz composition at UCLA. The music faculty at the school oversees selection of the student. The program is funded through a grant provided by the Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation.
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THE ASCAP FOUNDATION LOUIS DREYFUS WARNER-CHAPPELL CITY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
Honoring renowned ASCAP members George and Ira Gershwin and named for Louis Dreyfus, co-founder of the U.S. Division of Chappell Music (now part of Warner/Chappell Music), the Gershwins' publisher, this scholarship is presented each year to a composition student for a score written for dance, film/video or theater. The student must be enrolled in either the B.A. or B.F.A. program at the City College/City University of New York, Ira Gershwin's alma mater.
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THE ASCAP FOUNDATION LOUIS ARMSTRONG SCHOLARSHIP
Underwritten by an endowment from the Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation, this scholarship is presented annually to a jazz composition student. The recipient must be a matriculated student at the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College/City University of New York. ASCAP member Louis Armstrong, who lived in Queens for decades, had strong ties to Queens College.
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THE ASCAP FOUNDATION FREDERICK LOEWE SCHOLARSHIP
The late ASCAP member Frederick Loewe is best known for composing the music for the outstanding musicals My Fair Lady, Camelot, Brigadoon and Gigi. Established by an endowment from the Frederick Loewe Foundation, this scholarship is presented annually to a student of musical theater composition at the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University in New York City.
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THE ASCAP FOUNDATION MAX DREYFUS SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship, created to identify young talent and to encourage the study of musical theater, is presented each year to a student at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. Funded by an endowment from the Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation, it honors the music publisher Max Dreyfus who served on ASCAP's Board for 50 years and was a mentor to many musical theater legends. It is funded by a generous gift from the Max & Victoria Dreyfus Foundation.
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THE ASCAP FOUNDATION LOUIS ARMSTRONG SCHOLARSHIP AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS
This scholarship, named in honor of the great Louis Armstrong, is funded by The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation. It provides a talented jazz musician who has limited financial resources the opportunity to study music in a formal academic environment. The student is selected by the music faculty at the University of New Orleans.
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| Irving Berlin |
THE ASCAP FOUNDATION IRVING BERLIN SUMMER MUSIC CAMP SCHOLARSHIP
Created to honor American songwriter Irving Berlin, who wrote such classics as "God Bless America" and "White Christmas," this scholarship makes the summer music camp experience possible for a young music creator who may otherwise not have this opportunity. The scholarship is funded by a gift to The ASCAP Foundation from the Irving Berlin Charitable Fund, Inc.
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| Irving Burgie |
THE ASCAP FOUNDATION IRVING BURGIE SCHOLARSHIP
The ASCAP Foundation Irving Burgie Scholarship was established to support an aspiring African-American songwriter from New York City. This annual scholarship is awarded alternately between the Berklee College of Music and the University of Southern California. It is funded by a gift from ASCAP member, performer, folklorist and community activist, Irving Burgie in celebration of the 50th anniversary of his song "Day-O."
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| Fran Morgenstern Davis |
THE ASCAP FOUNDATION FRAN MORGENSTERN DAVIS SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship, named in memory of Jay and Joan Morgenstern's daughter Fran, is presented annually to two full-time undergraduate music composition students at the Manhattan School of Music who demonstrate the potential to produce creative and original work and who also demonstrate financial need. The students are selected by the Manhattan School of Music faculty.
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| Rudy Perez |
THE ASCAP FOUNDATION RUDY PEREZ SONGWRITING SCHOLARSHIP
Rudy Perez, recipient of two consecutive El Premio ASCAP Songwriter of the Year Awards and a leading producer of Latin Music, has established The ASCAP Foundation Rudy Perez Songwriting Scholarship. This scholarship is presented annually to an aspiring Latino songwriter who demonstrates potential to produce creative and original work and also demonstrates financial need.
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THE ASCAP FOUNDATION HENRY MANCINI MUSIC FELLOWSHIP
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| Ginny and Henry Mancini |
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Named for Henry Mancini, whose credits include acclaimed soundtracks such as Days of Wine and Roses and Breakfast at Tiffany's, this fellowship is generously funded by Ginny Mancini to honor the memory of her husband. This fellowship provides support for a talented composor/arranger/orchestrator attending The Henry Mancini Institute at the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami
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THE ASCAP FOUNDATION STEVE KAPLAN TV & FILM STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP
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| Steve Kaplan |
This scholarship, named in memory of Steve Kaplan, award-winning Television and Film composer whose music is featured on Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune, provides financial assistance for an aspiring television and film composer to attend ASCAP's Film Scoring Workshop in Los Angeles. The recipient is selected by ASCAP's Los Angeles Film & Television department. It is generously funded by The Kaplan Family.
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THE ASCAP FOUNDATION JOHN DENVER MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS SUPPORTED BY MUSIC ALIVE! AND THE CHERRY LANE FOUNDATION
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| John Denver |
This scholarship program was established to provide young music students with an opportunity to attend a summer music camp which they would otherwise not be able to afford. Funding of this program is provided by The ASCAP Foundation Irving Caesar Fund, Cherry Lane Music Foundation; and Music Alive! Magazine. Three students, ages 10-16, will be offered full scholarships to the Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp in Colorado. Students must demonstrate both musical promise and financial need.
To be considered, students must submit an application to the Perry-Mansfield School in Steamboat Springs, Colorado -- 1-800-430-ARTS or p-m@cmn.ne.
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THE ASCAP FOUNDATION DAVID ROSE SCHOLARSHIP
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| David Rose |
The ASCAP Foundation David Rose Scholarship was established with a gift from The Rose Family Trust to honor television and film-scoring great David Rose. David Rose's best-known works include the instrumental standards, "Holiday for Strings" and "The Stripper," music for Bonanza, Little House on the Prairie and decades of work with radio and television star Red Skelton. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a qualified college-level student working toward a career in scoring for film and/or television who is participating in ASCAP's Film & Television Scoring Workshop.
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| Quincy Jones |
THE ASCAP FOUNDATION CHERRY LANE FOUNDATION/MUSIC ALIVE! SCHOLARSHIP
IN HONOR OF QUINCY JONES
The ASCAP Foundation Cherry Lane Foundation/Music Alive! Scholarship in honor of Quincy Jones is funded by the Cherry Lane Music Foundation. This scholarship is presented annually to an African-American college or university student majoring in music who demonstrates musical talent and proficiency in the areas where Quincy has made his mark: composing, arranging, producing, conducting and performing. The scholarship will alternate between Berklee, Howard University in Washington, DC; Morehouse and Spelman Colleges in Atlanta; the University of New Orleans in New Orleans and the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.
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| Irwin and Joan Robinson |
THE ASCAP FOUNDATION JOAN AND IRWIN ROBINSON SCHOLARSHIP
Irwin Z. Robinson, Vice President, Industry Affairs for the Richmond organization and Vice President of The ASCAP Foundation, along with his wife Joan established this scholarship to support a music business undergraduate or graduate student demonstrating leadership, knowledge, dedication, skill and career potential. The scholarship recipient is selected from New York University in NYC.
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THE ASCAP FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP IN HONOR OF LOUIS ARMSTRONG
Established in 2009 this scholarship is presented to an outstanding student of jazz composition at either Manhattan School of Music or the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music. The scholarship is underwritten by an endowment from The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation.
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