The Robert E. Bowen III Memorial Scholarship was founded to honor the memory and legacy of jazz bassist Bob Bowen. This year, we will award a $1500 scholarship to one deserving high school student who pursues a career in music. If you would like to contribute to this fund, please click here to donate and specify that the donation is for our scholarship fund. You can also send a check made payable to:

Music Academy Foundation
42 Nassau Blvd
Suite 200
Garden City, NY 11530

Please see below for application details.

Award Value $1500

Eligibility

All applicants must:
• Be a graduating senior in the class of 2024
• Be committed to attend college as either a music major or minor (any music field)
• Be a resident of Nassau or Suffolk County, New York

There is no fee to apply. The scholarship is open to all students regardless of race, gender, or financial circumstances. An independent panel will choose the scholarship winner. The scholarship will recognize service to school and community, and is not based solely on the applicant’s ability as a performer.

Application Process

Please submit the following materials either by snail mail or email to info@musicacademyfoundation.org.
• Application form (Click here to download)
• Letter of recommendation (must be from a music teacher)
• Resume
• Essay (details below)
• Applications must be received by June 15, 2024
• Recipient will be announced on June 30, 2024

Send your applications to:
Music Academy Foundation
Robert E Bowen III Memorial Scholarship
42 Nassau Blvd, Suite 200
Garden City, NY 11530

Essay Details
Write an essay (between 500 and 1000 words) on one of the following topics:

1. How has music impacted your life?
2. Who has been the most influential person in your life?
3. Why are you pursuing a career in music?