Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award
| Name: | Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award |
| Deadline: | Sep 1, 2009 |
| Description: | The Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Awards will provide 25 students, ages 8-18, with:
1. A $10,000 scholarship to support his/her education and artistic development (including tuition, training, or equipment) 2. A performance on a live taping of From the Top's National Public Radio show 3. Participation in a Cultural Leadership workshop in order to create and implement his/her own performance outreach activity Eligibility for the Young Artist Award is limited to pre-college classical musicians (ages 8-18) who demonstrate in order of importance: 1. Exceptional musical talent 2. Unmet financial need 3. Solid academic achievement Applications are now being accepted on a rolling admission basis. Please note that the earlier you submit your application, the greater your chances are of being selected! Students are selected on an ongoing basis from September to March. |
| Award: | $10,000 |
| Link: | http://www.fromthetop.org/Awards/Cooke.cfm |
| Rating: | 4/10 |
| Advice: | If you are an aspiring musician with exceptional talent, go for it! This requires extensive practice and talent, but if you have a piece already prepared and polished from another competition, it won’t hurt to try. |
