Rockport Music Performing Arts Scholarship

The Rockport Music Performing Arts Scholarship is a one-time $2,500 award for graduating high school seniors who plan to major or minor in music at an accredited college, university, or conservatory. It is awarded to students who reside in Rockport Music–served districts or who are alumni of the Cape Ann Jazz Workshop. Funds are paid directly to the student or their legal guardian after submission of a college acceptance letter and statement of intent. The scholarship supports students pursuing performance, composition, teaching, or other music-related studies.

One-time $2,500 cash award paid to the student or legal guardian; contingent on submission of college acceptance letter and statement of intent.

Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who have been accepted to an accredited college, university, or conservatory with plans to major or minor in music. Applicants must have participated in their high school performing arts program in Rockport, Gloucester, Manchester/Essex, Beverly, or Ipswich OR have attended the Cape Ann Jazz Workshop.

Submit a 500-word essay and a letter of recommendation by email or by mail; if emailed, the recommendation must be sent directly by the recommender; if mailed, the letter must be sealed in its own envelope.