To apply, please complete the scholarship application attached below and postmark by June 20, 2024.

 

Teachers:

Please note that you must only fill out one Teacher Form and can mail it in separately with your recommendations, dues, etc.

 

Requirements to Qualify for Application:

 

The Scholarship is open for students entering 6th through 12th grade, including the first summer after high school graduation.
 

Applicants must be students of a Cecilian Club member in good standing.

 

Applicants must have auditioned for or participated in at least one Cecilian Music Club activity. 
 

Please send all application materials to:
Barbara Lerro, Scholarship Chair
26 Bernice Drive, Freehold NJ, 07728
 

Each Application must include:
 

• Completed Application Form
 

• 300-400 word Essay on topic indicated in the application form

• Letter of recommendation from your Cecilian Club member teacher. (to be mailed in by teacher separately) Note: If a member is entering his/her own child, please submit a second recommendation from the child's teacher or a non-relative who can evaluate the child's musical and personal accomplishments.

 

• A document with detailed information on the chosen program (accepted programs are not limited to those listed on our “suggested programs” list). Information should be from the program itself, such as a brochure, print-out from the website, photocopy of official program schedule, etc.
 

Deadline:

Applications must be postmarked by June 20th, 2024
 

The Application and Rules and Regulations are available HERE. 

 

Previous Recipients of the Cecilian Scholarship
 

2021 Winners:

 

Apollo Lee, a student of Chiu-Tze Lin, who will be attending Bowdoin International Music Festival

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2020 Winners:

 

Hayden Marciszewski, student of Marina Strakovsky, who will be attending Young Artist Program at the Curtist Institute of Music.

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2019 Winners:

 

Kyson F. Zhou, student of Bing Bing Chang, who will be attending Philadelphia International Camp and Festival
 

Jasmine Meyer, student of Julia Lam, who will be attending Westminster Piano Camp.
 

2018 Winners:
 

Nicholas Gritz, a student of Julia Lam, who will be attending Westminster Choir College Piano Camp
 

William Perry, a student of Marina Strakovsky, who will be attending Golden Key in Vienna.
 

2017 Winners: 
 

LiYum Burne, a student of Chiu-Tze Lin, who will be attending Bravura Youth Orchestra Russian Concert Tour:
 

Christopher Pan, a student of Chiu-Tze Lin, who will be attending Bravura Youth Orchestra Russian Tour;
 

Pieter Lootsma, a student of Marina Strakovsky, who will be attending High School Composition Intensive at Boston Conservatory; 
 

2016 Winners:

 

Krystle DiCristofalo, a student of Marjorie Mollenaur, who will be attending Philadelphia International Music Festival;
 

Olivia Park, a student of Beth Chen, who will be attending New England Music Camp;
 

Griffin Perry, a student of Marina Strakovsky, who will be attending Golden Key in Vienna, Austria;
 

2015 Winners:

Cailin Bini, student of Marina Strakovslky, who will be attending Golden Key in Vienna, Austria;
 

Jake Cheng, a student of Julia Lam, who will be attending Westminster Choir College High School Piano Camp;
 

Pieter Lootsma, a student of Marina Strakovsky, who will be attending the Composition Week at Westminster Choir College of Rider University;
 

Max Wang, a student of Chiu-Tze Lin, who will be attending Bravura Summer Music, sponsored by the Bravura Youth Orchestra;
 

2014 Winners:
 

Jasmine Cheng, a student of Julia Lam, who will be attending Indiana University Jacob School of Music Piano Academy;
 

Krystle DiCristafolo, a student of Marjorie Mollenuer, who will be attending the Concert Harp Preparatory Camp;
 

Campbell Lee, a student of Marina Strakovsky, who will be attending Golden Key in Vienna, Austria; 
 

Mary Tresvalles, a student of Marjorie Mollenuer, who will be attending Young Artists Harp Seminar. 
 

Each recipient is awarded $500 toward their summer program.
 

2013 Winners:
 

Crystal Chiu, a student of Chiu-Tze Lin, will be attending Bravura Summer Music Camp
 

Laura Futamura, a student of Beth Chen, will be attending Middle School Piano Camp at Westminster Choir College
 

Irene Koc, a student of Julia Lam, will be attending Northern Lights Music Festival in Minnesota
 

Sarah Mellor, a student of Marina Strakovsky, will be attending Golden Key International Music Festival in Vienna, Austria
 

Natalie Pugliese, a student of George Borisov, will be attending Golden Key International Music Festival in Vienna, Austria
 

Each recipient received $400 toward the summer program they will be attending.
 

2012 Winners: 

Constance Lin Kaita, a student of Chiu-Ling Lin, Cooper International Competition of Oberlin Conservatory. 
 

Kacey Grieco, a student of Marina Strakovsky, Golden Key International Music Festival in Vienna.
 

Lucas Hurley McCabe, a student of Alan Wasserman, Crescendo Music Competition - Student Exchange Program.
 

Glen Wise, a student of Marina Strakovsky, Golden Key International Music Festival in Vienna.
 

Each recipient received $500 toward the summer program they will be attending. 
 

2011 Winners:

Constance Lin Kaita, a student of Chiu-Ling Lin, Bowdoin International Music Festival.
 

Brian Tang, a student of Beth Chen, Interlachen Summer Arts Camp (music and film).
 

Peter Xing, a student of Jennifer Bao, BUTI Tanglewood Young Artists Piano Program.
 

Each recipient received $500 toward their summer program.

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Any Questions?  Feel free to contact us at  cecilianclub@gmail.com.