Since 2005, From the Top and the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation have awarded more than $2 million in scholarships to exceptional young musicians with financial need.
In addition to providing these young artists with an opportunity to perform on From the Top’s national broadcasts, recipients are awarded up to $10,000 to help offset the often prohibitively expensive costs of studying classical music at a high level. Each year, From the Top chooses approximately 20 exceptional pre-collegiate musicians ages 8-18 to receive the award.
Who should apply?
Classical instrumentalists, vocalists, and composers (ages 8–18) who have not yet entered college and have an interest in performing on From the Top.
Applicants must demonstrate:
Exceptional musical achievement
Unmet financial need
Academic achievement
Strength of character
Scholarship Benefits
Application deadlines
Students may apply for the scholarship at any time, but applications will be reviewed in three cycles throughout the year according to the below deadlines. All recipients are notified on a rolling admissions basis in accordance with our 2016–2017 taping season.
2016–2017 Deadline I: October 17, 2016*
2016–2017 Deadline II: January 9, 2017
2016–2017 Deadline III: March 1, 2017
*Please note that high school seniors must apply by the October 17 deadline to be considered.
How to apply: Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award