Jazz Club of Sarasota Scholarship Application 2026

Scholarship Application Form

Application Deadline - May 1, 2026
Read and follow the instructions carefully prior to submitting your application.

The Scholarship Program of the Jazz Club of Sarasota exists to further an understanding and develop performance skills in the field of Jazz. Residents of Sarasota, Manatee, Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties will be considered for a scholarship award. High school and college students may apply.

All correspondence and award agreements will be generated from the personal information submitted below. So, please use proper spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.

Please read through the entire application before beginning.
I. Personal Data

Tell us about yourself
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Birthdate*

MonthDayYear
Mobile No*
Email *
Where the confirmation will be send to
Home Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
II. High School Information
Are you currently attending high school, or have you already graduated?

currently in high schoolgraduated
High School Attended
Year of High School Graduation or GED
Cumulative GPA
High School activities, community activities, volunteer work, honors, offices held
III. For Students Currently Enrolled in college
What school do you attend?
Approximate credit hours completed by May 2025
Current GPA
School activities, awards, offices held, etc.
IV. Essay
Your essay should be 300-500 words. You should address in your essay: your college goals and musical goals, what you intend to do with your education, and why a scholarship is important to you. Include any academic and non-academic accomplishments, personal characteristics, or experiences that make you uniquely worthy of scholarship consideration.
V. Letters of Recommendation
Submit TWO letters of recommendation that reflect on your musical skills and potential. (One should be from an instructor with whom you have studied.) Be sure to have the letters include remarks about personal character, leadership, and relationship with colleges.

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VI. Video Submissions
*Begin each video with your name, where you go to school and what you will be performing. Submit two performances of contrasting style (eg. oneballad and one uptempo, swing or Latin). *Include improvisation as that is an important part of Jazz. *Make sure you are the featured performer. Solo, duo, trio or quartet or combo may be submitted. *Original compositions are optional, be sure to identify the work. --YouTube links can be pasted in the space below:
Video submissions can be uploaded below:

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VII. Extras
Have you ever received a scholarship from the Jazz Club of Sarasota

YesNo
Will you be working while attending school?

YesNo
VIII. Applicant's E-Signature
By signing the space below, you are certifying that all information is correct and that you are the person completing this application. When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please print for your records and retain as verification of your application.
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Scholarship Application Form

I. Personal Data

II. High School Information

III. For Students Currently Enrolled in college

IV. Essay

V. Letters of Recommendation

VI. Video Submissions

VII. Extras

VIII. Applicant's E-Signature