California Alliance for Jazz – BAM Scholarship
Scholarship for young Black American jazz musicians residing in California, supporting private lessons or music programs; awards range from $500-$1,000.
Submit a personal essay describing your musical background, goals, and intended use of scholarship.
Applications submitted by the deadline will be reviewed by a committee of CAJ board members at the end of April.
Awardee(s) will be notified the second week of June.
How to Apply
- Submit a personal essay describing your musical background, goals, and intended use of scholarship.
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