The love of music is universal and if you are interested in letting your love and dedication to music pave your path to college, the ASCAP Foundation has 23(!) scholarships available.

The Louis Armstrong Scholarship Honoring W.C. Handy which is awarded to High School Juniors at Mt. Vernon High School.

The ASCAP Foundation Leiber and Stoller Music Scholarships for incoming freshman at Berklee College of Music in Boston (requiring an audition) and the Young Musicians Foundation in LA.

The ASCAP Foundation Charlotte V. Bergen Scholarship to be used for music study at an accredited college or music conservatory.

These are just a couple of the great scholarships offered by the foundation. Many of them have scholarships tied to specific locations, but there are some that have no location requirements. Bravo!

The Evalee C. Schwartz Charitable Education Trust was created to provide students with another means of securing financial assistance in order to pursue their education.

According to the website, Ms. Schwarz “was the personification of leadership, entrepreneurialism and the philanthropic spirit. Though devastated by her husband’s death in 1984, Evalee rose above her grief and channeled her energies into mastering the intricacies of managing an automobile dealership. The considerable skills she acquired and exhibited throughout her professional life earned her a place in an elite minority when she was chosen by the Hyundai Corporation to be the first woman to acquire one of their dealerships in the United States.”

The trust she created has benefited countless students and served as an encouraging resource to help them overcome trials that may have otherwise stood in the way of their future.

To be eligible to receive assistance from this fund, students must:

Additional information and exceptions can be found on the Evalee C. Schawartz Charitable Education Trust website. The loans provided through the trust are interest free. Loan amounts vary and can range anywhere from $5,000 to $15,000.