Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestra – Merit

CSYO students who show promise and achievement may be awarded a private study merit scholarship at the discretion of the Scholarship committee. The CSYO award amount covers 12 weeks of lessons; the JYO award amount covers 10 weeks of lessons.

 

FORMS:

   Private Study Information

   Private Study Application

   Financial Information - CSYO

   Financial Information - JYO

Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestra – Need-based

The general guideline for awarding a financial-need scholarship is an annual gross income of less than $50,000 for a family with two dependent children. The awards are the same as above.

Marie Rowe Scholar:  ISAAC KIM - Winner, 2007

The merit scholar who ranks #1 after auditions is chosen to be the Marie R. Rowe Scholar. The award amount is $500.

Betsy Knight Scholarship:  HOLLY LIEN - Winner, 2007

The coaches and music director of the CSYO select the recipient of this merit award. The award amount is $350.

Meg Hutchins Scholarship:  DANIEL JUMPER -                                             Winner, 2007

Established in 2005, this scholarship fund honors the life and memory of Dr. Meg Hutchins, daughter of Peg and Tom Hutchins. The award amount is $350.

Past Presidents’ Scholarship:  MARY PROPST -                                                 Winner, 2007

Funded by monies from the Past Presidents’ Fund, this scholarship award amount is $350. The coaches and music director of the CSYO select a CSYO high school senior who intends to study music at the collegiate or conservatory level for this merit award.

Summer Study Grants

Where funds exist at year end, CSYO and JYO members who plan on attending a summer music festival make application to the Scholarships Committee for full or partial funding of their expenses. Awards are based on merit and financial need.

 

FORM:  Summer Study Grant Application