The Jaci and Jerry Silverberg Trumpet Award was established in 2018 by Mrs. Jaci Silverberg to support talented Virgin Islands students enrolled in music programs, and to honor the legacy of her late husband, Jerry Silverberg, a successful attorney, philanthropist, Trumpet aficionado, and a long-term resident of the Virgin Islands.
This scholarship is a unique opportunity that will allow high school students to pursue their passions as musicians by attending Summer Music Programs. Up to four $2,500 scholarships are available to current VI high school students attending a 2021 summer music program/camp (either virtual or in-person).
Eligibility:
- Attending a VI High School
- Applying to or accepted to attend a summer music program / camp
- History of participation in music programming (e.g., having taken lessons or classes)
Note: Priority will be given to students pursuing off-island program opportunities
Application Process:
Applications must be submitted through an online portal at cfvi.co/scholarship2020. Applicants will need to create a new account with the online scholarship portal. You can preview the application form using this link.
Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, April 30th at 11:59pm AST, and will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Funding Process:
Eligible expenses may include program tuition/fees, travel / housing, instruments, and/or equipment and software required for program participation. CFVI will directly pay invoices or reimburse eligible expenses backed up by receipts.
Questions regarding this opportunity should be directed to Anna Wheatley Scarbriel at annas@cfvi.net.
