Notes for Life Scholarship (College/Graduate)

Award Amount
Application deadline
Awarded By:

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation

Number of Awards & Eligibility: One or more awards will be provided annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. Must reside in Boone County, Missouri, St. Louis County, Missouri or Klamath County, Oregon.
  2. Must be enrolled in or planning to enroll in lessons for a musical instrument, vocal and singing training, or dance.
  3. Must be an undergraduate or graduate student at the time of application.
  4. This award is for U.S. students.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: The Notes for Life Scholarship Fund is available for undergraduate and graduate students in Boone County, Missouri, St. Louis County, Missouri or Klamath County, Oregon who are seeking to pursue additional education and development in instrumental music, singing, or dance.

Application requirements for the Notes for Life Scholarship (College/Graduate) are:

  • Application form
  • Essay
Additional Information: The Notes for Life Scholarship is provided annually to local students in the Greater Kansas City area who wish to pursue additional instruction with a musical instrument, singing, or dance. Applicants must reside in Boone County, Missouri, St. Louis County, Missouri or Klamath County, Oregon. Submissions will be evaluated based on a combination of financial need and the student's demonstrated commitment to the musical arts, and scholarships will be provided to selected students for the purpose of assisting with the costs of lessons. This scholarship and many others are provided through the administrative services of the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation (GKCCF). Founded in 1978, GKCCF was designed to provide a central resource for smaller local charities that would benefit from pooled experience and administrative capacities. Questions about this scholarship, any of the provider's other awards, or the foundation itself may be directed to [email protected].

Award Amount: Scholarship awards will be provided at $50 per month to a maximum of $85 per month, for an annual total ranging between $600 and $1,020. Funds may be used to pay for musical lessons, and all checks will be made payable to the instructor on the winner's behalf.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $840.

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Saturday, August 1

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Saturday, August 1

The application deadline date has not yet been finalized for this year, but is expected to remain the same as last year. The deadline date shown here is tentative based on last year's date. Please check back in June for a refreshed application deadline date. Applications and additional information about the Notes for Life Scholarship are available online using the links provided to the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation website. To apply for this scholarship, students must submit a completed online application form and must include the "Education Budget" section to determine the applicant's outstanding financial need. Applicants must also submit short personal statements addressing their interests and plans related to music, singing, and/or dance. All applications and supporting documents must be received online by the deadline date. Late and incomplete submissions will not be considered.
About Greater Kansas City Community Foundation:
Contact Information: -, Scholarship Administrator
Address: 1055 Broadway Blvd., Suite 130 Kansas City, Kansas 64105

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