Tommy Ruskin Memorial Scholarship Information

Eligibility Criteria if you are applying as a Student

• High school, homeschool, GAP year, college or university students, entering grade 9 and up in the Fall, who in the opinion of his/her peers and instructors, displaying an interest and potential in jazz (performance, composition, education or industry)

• Demonstrates potential for growth, artistic accomplishments and leadership skills

• College/University students should be prepared to demonstrate financial need related to college tuition and/or music school related expenses, fees and registration related to attendance at conferences or summer jazz camp

• High School, homeschool, and GAP year students should use the scholarship award as tuition to attend either a summer jazz camp or college tuition, lessons, and/or music school related expenses

• Applicants must not have been a recipient of the Tommy Ruskin Memorial Scholarship within the past year

• All applicants must be residents of Kansas or Missouri

• Recipients must participate in a jazz class or ensemble during the school year after the scholarship is granted

• Recipients must be willing and available to volunteer for the annual SupperClub fundraising event in the year of application (students age 18 and UP only)

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Eligibility Criteria if you are applying as a Music Program or Band/Ensemble Director

• Program location must be located within Kansas or Missouri, serving students who are located within Kansas or Missouri

• Funds awarded must be used for program development and/or needed repairs, maintenance, supplies, etc.

• Applicants must not have been a Tommy Ruskin Memorial Scholarship award recipient within the past five years

• Recipients must be willing and available to volunteer for the annual SupperClub fundraising event in the year of application

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