Scholarships for New York City Students
 

Scholarships for New York City Students

  • Glenn Miller Scholarship

    Summary: For instrumentalists and vocalists. May be used for any education and related expenses.

    Eligibility: For graduating high school seniors or first-year college students who intend to make music a central part of their future lives.

    Deadline: March 15

    Amount: $1,000–$4,000

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    Glenn Miller Birthplace Society
    122 West Clark Street
    P.O. Box 61
    Clarinda, IA 51632

    Phone: 712-542-2461

    URL: www.glennmiller.org/scholarship.html

  • BMI John Lennon Scholarship

    Summary: For songwriters between the ages of 15 and 25 who are working in any genre of music.

    Eligibility: Must be a current student or alumnus/alumna of one of the schools listed on the application or participate through a local National Association for Music Education (MENC) collegiate chapter of their school. Must submit original song with lyrics accompanied by whatever instrumentation is chosen by applicant.

    Deadline: January 31, 2011

    Amount: $5,000–$10,000

    How to Apply: See website for more information.

    Address:
    BMI Foundation, Inc.
    7 World Trade Center
    250 Greenwich Street
    New York, NY 10007-0030

    URL: bmi.com/foundation/program/john_lennon_scholarships

  • American Harlequin Dance Scholarship

    Summary: For dancers between the ages of 15 and 21.

    Eligibility: Must be a U.S. or Canadian citizen, and be enrolled in a public or private dance school program at the time of the application.

    Deadline: November 1

    Amount: $500–$5,000

    How to Apply: Apply online.

    Address:
    American Harlequin Corporation Dance
    Scholarship Program
    1531 Glen Avenue
    Moorestown, NJ 08057

    URL: www.harlequinfloors.com/americanenglish/index.asp?section=67&page=407