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Student Scholarship - Senior Division

Marin Music Chest

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Expected ~February

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Current deadline
February 22, 2027
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: February

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

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Other requirements

  • Age: Must be 14-18 years old at time of audition (March 21, 2026)
  • Vocalists: Must be 18-22 years old at time of audition
  • Residency: Must be a resident of Marin County for a minimum of 2 years prior to audition
  • Music Study: Must have studied music for 2 years prior to audition

Overview

Geographic Scope: Marin County, CA

Focus: Merit-based scholarships for classical music students in the senior age division

Eligibility

  • Age: Must be 14-18 years old at time of audition (March 21, 2026)
  • Vocalists: Must be 18-22 years old at time of audition
  • Residency: Must be a resident of Marin County for a minimum of 2 years prior to audition
  • Music Study: Must have studied music for 2 years prior to audition

Audition Details

  • Audition Date: March 21, 2026
  • Location: First Presbyterian Church of San Rafael, 1510 Fifth Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Required Materials: Perform required repertoire pieces from memory plus one optional piece of applicant's choosing
  • Accompanist: Applicant must provide their own accompanist

Additional Awards

  • Alma Tomlinson Award: $500 additional award given annually to the most outstanding performer at senior auditions (selected unanimously by Artistic Committee)
  • Robert Greenwood Award: Honors long-time colleague and former president Bob Greenwood; supports commitment to keeping classical music alive in Marin County
  • Young Artist Award: Five musicians selected from all scholarship winners to perform at Young Artists Concert; performers receive an honorarium

Contact

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Mailing Address: P.O. Box 468, Ross, CA 94957

How to Apply

Application Instructions

  1. Select Division: Choose Senior application
  2. Provide Personal Information:
    • Full name, email address, telephone number, mailing address
    • Date of birth and age at audition
  3. Music Details:
    • Instrument you will be playing
    • Second audition piece (Composer, Selection, and Movement)
    • Years of music study
  4. Educational Information:
    • Current school
    • Teacher's name and phone number
  5. Teacher Recommendation: Check box confirming you have asked your teacher to email a recommendation to [email protected]
  6. Parent/Guardian Information:
    • Full name, email address, telephone number, mailing address
    • Optional: Second parent/guardian information
  7. Optional Question: How did you hear about us? (Online Search, Social Media, Teacher, Word of Mouth, Other)
  8. Prepare for Audition:
    • Review 2026 Senior Required Repertoire
    • Review 2026 Vocalists Required Repertoire (if applicable)
    • Prepare required pieces and optional second piece
    • Memorize all pieces
    • Arrange your own accompanist

Application Deadline: February 22, 2026

What Marin Music Chest actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
4
Total given
$16K
Median grant
$4,000
  • By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: San Rafael, CA; Sausalito, CA.

Example grants

  • Marin County Branch Music Teachers Assoc of CA · San Rafael, CA

    Scholarships

    $4,000

  • Marin Symphony Youth Program · San Rafael, CA

    Scholarships

    $4,000

  • Marin Girls Chorus · San Rafael, CA

    Scholarships

    $4,000

  • Riseup 94965 Foundation · Sausalito, CA

    Scholarships

    $4,000

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Music education
  • Youth programs

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