Music Scholarships for High School Students

LOUIS ARMSTRONG SCHOLARSHIP HONORING W.C. HANDY

Created in celebration of W.C. Handy's 125th birthday, two scholarships, funded by the endowment of the Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation, are awarded to junior year students at Mt. Vernon High School based on abilities in music performance and composition.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

THE ASCAP FOUNDATION LIVINGSTON & EVANS MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP

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.