Through our Kenneth R. Tolbert Scholarship Fund, we award full and partial scholarships to disadvantaged young people for fee-based programs including private lessons and summer jazz band camp.

Applications for Summer Jazz Band Camp 2021 must be submitted by June 7th.

Applications are reviewed by a Clinician Panel. Scholarships are awarded based on available funding. Lessons are typically provided for one quarter each year.

A video must accompany applications with applicant playing the melody and improvising two choruses on a Jazz Standard. You may use a YouTube play-along or play-along of your choice.

» CLICK HERE to Complete the application 

HAPCO Kenneth R. Tolbert Scholarship Recipients

HAPCO Awards Dance Scholarship to Destini Hendricks

HAPCO Awards Dance Scholarship to Destini Hendricks
September 25, 2019

HAPCO alumni Destini Hendricks has begun the Commercial Dance program at Pace University in New York City. The Ocoee High School graduate is excited to be a freshman and pursuing her goal of becoming a professional dancer and choreographer. HAPCO is proud to help her continue her college education with […]

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Atlanta Piano & Vocal Scholarships

Atlanta Piano & Vocal Scholarships
September 11, 2019

HAPCO has partnered with Dana Rice Music in Atlanta to provide private lessons to students. Dana Rice teaches piano and voice for ages four to adult. She focuses on making learning fun, relevant and engaging while teaching critical life skills including self-discipline, focus, tenacity and communication. Infused throughout her programs […]

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With your help, young people in our communities can pursue a career as a musician, chef or artist. Or they may use their talent to get a scholarship so they can go to college. Either way, they have the desire to improve their lives, and be successful.

Your monthly gift of $20 will help propel our programs to reach more students in Florida, Georgia and Texas.

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