FOKO Kotzschmar Memorial Scholarship

The FOKO Kotzschmar Memorial Scholarship is an annual monetary award supporting young musicians from Maine. It provides financial assistance and recognition for musical talent and performance ability. Applicants submit a video audition and, if selected, perform live for a panel of judges. The scholarship aims to help high-school musicians pursue musical study and performance experience.

$2,000 award; recognition and performance experience including live audition exposure

Open to musicians in grades 9-12 as of January 1st whose primary residence is in the state of Maine. The scholarship cannot be awarded to the child of an active FOKO board member or employee; previous year's winners are ineligible but may apply in alternating years.

Complete the scholarship application form (PDF) on the FOKO website; submit music scores and a video audition (up to 10 minutes) uploaded to YouTube (Private) or Vimeo (Unlisted) with the link provided in the application; selected applicants will be contacted to schedule a live audition.