2004 MBBF Scholarship Recipients
At
a time when schools are rapidly losing funding
for arts programs, The Monterey Blues Festival
has stepped in to help fill the vacuum.
In 2004, one hundred twenty-five students
received scholarships. Eight of the recipients
who demonstrated the highest aptitude and
the strongest desire to share their gifts
earned medalist honors entitling them to
MBBF's largest scholarships. Grants to a
variety of high school arts programs throughout
the region has helped to build diverse and
accessible study programs.
The
Monterey Bay Blues Festival Youth Scholarship
Program.
In 1990, MBBF awarded the first scholarships
and in 1995 expanded the program by adding
Memorial Scholarships Awards. The MBBF scholarship
program continues to grow. In each of the
last four years, MBBF has awarded in excess
of $100,000 in scholarships and grants to
youth and organizations supporting youth
and the arts. With great pride, the Board
of Directors of the MBBF has been able to
witness the growth and accomplishments of
the youth these scholarships have supported.
The
Monterey Bay Blues Festival Board of Directors
wishes to thank Festival fans for their
support and will strive to present the best
in Blues entertainment while continuing
to support youth and the arts.
Scholarships
& Grants Timeline
The 2005 scholarship and grants timeline
is as follows:
* Application deadline is January 28, 2005
* Arts Scholar Celebration is May, 2005
* The 2005 Application will be available December,
2004. For
More information on the MBBF Scholarship and
Grant Program, call (831) 394-2652, write or email
the Monterey Bay Blues Festival. |
