Robert & Lois Shapiro Family Foundation

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OUR FOUNDATION WILL MAKE GRANTS TO ASPIRING MUSICAL ARTISTS, FOR SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS, CREATIVE PROJECTS, MENTORING, LESSONS, AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL TRAINING. WE WILL SEEK OUT STUDENTS WHO ARE ENROLLED IN ACCREDITED MUSIC SCHOOLS / PROGRAMS OR STUDYING WITH INDEPENDENT TEACHERS. WE PLAN TO INITIALLY AWARD 5-10 GRANTS PER YEAR, OF APPROXIMATELY $2500 EACH, WITH HOPE OF INCREASING THAT AMOUNT AS MORE FUNDS BECOME AVAILABLE. APPLICANTS WILL APPLY VIA LETTER AND LOCAL SCHOOLS WILL BE MADE AWARE OF THE GRANT PROGRAM.

Deadlines: OCTOBER 31

Restrictions: APPLICANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO DEMONSTRATE NEED, ALONG WITH A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THEIR PROJECT OR OTHER USE OF THE GRANT. WE INTEND TO EMPHASIZE PAST ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN AN APPLICANT'S FIELD OF STUDY, E.G. PERFORMANCES, AWARDS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS BY TEACHERS AND OTHERS. IF GRANTING A SCHOLARSHIP, WE WILL NEED EVIDENCE THAT THE STUDENT IS ENROLLED AND IN GOOD STANDING AT AN ACCREDITED ACADEMIC PROGRAM / INSTITUTION. APPLICANTS WILL BE RESTRICTED TO THE UNITED STATES.

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