JEN’s scholarship program has been in existence since the organization’s first year and remains an important benefit to the members and students we serve.
Each year, we proudly recognize talented, hardworking, aspiring students with a passion for jazz. We also offer a number of additional programs that help fund and support jazz education.
JEN Members
Nominate yourself or a peer for a scholarship or award!
JEN Chapter & Community Members
DEADLINE EXTENDED!
Applications Open March 15 – October 15
JEN Full Individual Members
Applications Open April 1 – October 15
NOTE: Please have all information needed prepared prior to submitting an application.
The Scholarship Recipient must attend the JEN Conference.
JEN offers a variety of scholarships for full-time high school and college students.
Only one application is needed to be considered for any of the awards applicable to a candidate’s qualifications.
JEN Member Students and JEN Member teachers of students are encouraged to click the appropriate tab to self-nominate or nominate a candidate for a particular scholarship. The committee will consider the student in all areas that are applicable.
Established 2010 by Jamey Aebersold to honor the contributions of NEA Jazz Master/Educator and LeJENd of Jazz Education, David Baker, this award recognizes a university student who demonstrates talent, spirit, and commitment to the field of jazz studies.
$3,000 scholarship + 1 year eJEN membership + Certificate
JEN Conference registration
JEN Conference Travel/Lodging stipend up to $1500
Past Award Recipients
Established in 2019 to honor the contributions of NEA Jazz Master/Educator and LeJENd of Jazz Education, Jamey Aebersold, this award recognizes a university student who demonstrates a passion for jazz education.
$1,000 scholarship + 1 year eJEN membership + Certificate
JEN Conference registration
JEN Conference Travel/Lodging stipend up to $1500
Award Recipients
Established in 2011 in partnership with the Hal Leonard Corporation, a JEN Founding Corporate Partner, this award supports a deserving university student entering or continuing their collegiate jazz studies.
$1,000 scholarship + 1 year eJEN membership + Certificate
JEN Conference registration
JEN Conference Travel/Lodging stipend up to $1500
$1,000 annual award /1 year eJEN membership/Certificate in support to a deserving university student entering or continuing their collegiate jazz studies.
Established and funded in 2010 by Mary Jo Papich to honor Women in Jazz at the university level, and currently funded by the JEN Education Fund, this award honors a female jazz student who is positively contributing to the jazz industry.
$1,000 scholarship + 1 year eJEN membership + Certificate
JEN Conference registration
JEN Conference Travel/Lodging stipend up to $1500
Past Award Recipients
Established in 2012 by the JEN Board and funded through the JEN Education Fund, this award honors a high school jazz student who is positively contributing to the jazz industry.
$1,000 scholarship + 1 year eJEN membership + Certificate
JEN Conference registration
JEN Conference Travel/Lodging stipend up to $1500
Past Award Recipients
Established in 2016 by Dr. Lou Fischer to honor the contributions of Mary Ann Fischer who has volunteered her spirit, talent, and continuous commitment to JEN since inception.
This award will be presented to a deserving high school student bassist entering their collegiate jazz studies the following year.
$1,000 scholarship + 1 year eJEN membership + Certificate
JEN Conference registration
JEN Conference Travel/Lodging stipend up to $1500
Past Award Recipients
Thanks to a generous donation by the Herb Alpert Foundation, this popular re-grant program helps members pay for the services of performers or clinicians in local events.
The Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation/JEN Research Fellowship is intended to provide opportunities for a serious educator/student/music historian (such as senior researchers, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students) to conduct a directed research Project associated with the archival collections at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C.
Application deadline (EXTENDED!) October 15th