Carol Pederson Music Scholarship Grant

The Carol Pederson Music Scholarship, managed by the Ashland County Community Foundation, supports graduating seniors and recent graduates from Ashland County high schools or members of the Mansfield Youth Orchestra. Eligible applicants must maintain a GPA of at least 2.5 and pursue a music major or minor in string instruments. This scholarship aims to provide financial assistance to students passionate about music, reflecting Carol Pederson's commitment to education and community engagement.

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Carol Pederson was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. She was a graduate of Capital University with a B.M.E., violin being her major instrument. Graduate work was done at Central Michigan University and Kent State University, where she studied with Mr. Ma Si Hon. Teaching private violin lessons was her first love and she adopted the Suzuki approach of teaching. The Pedersons moved to Ashland in 1987 when she began teaching, using the Ashland University facilities. After 10 years she moved her studio and created “Talent Unlimited,” a private preparatory conservatory in Ashland, Ohio. Mrs. Pederson realizes the need for financial assistance through her own experiences as a student and teacher.

Eligibility

This scholarship is to assist current graduating seniors or those that have graduated within the past three years from 1) an Ashland County high school, 2) any high school if a member in good standing of the Mansfield Youth Orchestra3) home schooled students who study with an Ashland County private instructor and/or play in the Mansfield Youth Orchestra in good standing. Students must have maintained a minimum GPA of 2.5 (or have been accepted to an accredited two or four year college/university) and must be pursuing a Music major or minor in violin, viola, cello or string bass.