Music Scholarships for College Students

THE ASCAP FOUNDATION LOUIS ARMSTRONG JAZZ SCHOLARSHIP HONORING DUKE ELLINGTON AT UCLA

Inaugurated in the year of Ellington's Centennial, two scholarships are awarded to undergraduate students of jazz composition at UCLA. The music faculty at the school oversees selection of the students. The program is funded through an endowment provided by the Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation.


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.


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.


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.


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.



THE ASCAP FOUNDATION MICHAEL MASSER SCHOLARSHIP HONORING JOHNNY MERCER

This scholarship was established in appreciation of the excellent work of ASCAP's staff on behalf of the members. It is earmarked for the tuition of an ASCAP employee or an immediate family member at an accredited college, university, or music school. The scholarship was created by Mr. Masser in honor of longtime ASCAP member Johnny Mercer who wrote the lyrics for such standards as "Blues in the Night," "Days of Wine and Roses," "Hooray for Hollywood," "Moon River," and "That Old Black Magic."

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.


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.


THE ASCAP FOUNDATION FRAN MORGENSTERN DAVIS SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship, named in memory of Jay and Joan Morgenstern's daughter Fran, will be 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 will be selected by the Manhattan School of Music faculty.


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.


THE ASCAP FOUNDATION STEVE KAPLAN TV & FILM STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP

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.


THE ASCAP FOUNDATION JOHN DENVER MUSIC CAMP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

This scholarship 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 a bequest from Rosalie Meyer, widow of ASCAP member Joseph Meyer whose songwriting credits include "If You Knew Susie" and "California Here I Come;" Cherry Lane Music Publishing Company, John Denver's publisher; 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.


THE ASCAP FOUNDATION DAVID ROSE SCHOLARSHIP

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.