Michael D’Ambrisi had a love for music that he passed down throughout his family. Earning his music degree in violin at the New York University at age 12, Michael went on to lead a jazz ensemble that performed throughout New York City during the depression era.
Michael’s daughter, Audrey Sherrill, was also a gifted performer at a young age but devoted her music career to teaching piano and playing the organ. Audrey filled her home with music and was passionate about helping students fulfill their musical potential. Together, Michael and Audrey created a lasting musical legacy for their descendants for generations to come.
This scholarship seeks to honor the lives of Audrey Sherrill and Michael D’Ambrisi by supporting students who are pursuing musical careers.
Any undergraduate student in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, or Massachusetts with at least a 3.0 GPA who is studying, Music Performance, Music Education, Music Therapy, or Jazz Studies may apply. Candidates with a classical focus will be given preference.
To apply, answer one of the following prompts below and upload a short performance video.
The application deadline is May 15, 2024. Winners will be announced on Jun 1, 2024.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Jun 1, 2024. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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