Application deadlines have shifted to the 2026–2027 cycle, with anticipated due dates now set for September 2026, November 2026, and April 2027. Additionally, if you are a returning applicant, you must now contact the program directly via email to request an application update form.
Funder: Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 | November 2026 | April 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per recipient (one-time, non-renewable); ~20 awards annually.
Summary: Need-based award supporting pre-collegiate classical musicians (ages 8–18) in the U.S. with significant music-related expenses and participation in a fellowship program.
Key Information: Full participation in From the Top’s Learning and Media Lab Fellowship is required for awardees.