Jazz Students Invited to Apply for the Bob Washington 2026 Jazz Scholarship Program

Jazz Students: Apply for the Bob Washington 2026 Jazz Scholarship Program

The Jazz Lovers’ Club of The Villages, Florida, announces the 2026 Bob Washington Jazz Scholarship Award Program for jazz instrumentalists and vocalists who are high school seniors or college freshmen/sophomores. The program welcomes students who are committed to advancing their contribution to the preservation and evolution of what is generally accepted and defined as “straight-ahead” jazz.

Scholarship Awards

Eight scholarships will be awarded in 2026, totaling $11,250:

• First Place: $2,500
• Second Place: $2,000
• Third Place: $1,750
• Fourth Place: $1,500
• Fifth Place: $1,250
• Sixth Place: $1,000
• Seventh Place: $750
• Eighth Place: $500

Scholarship funds will be disbursed directly to the student’s school or equipment provider, as warranted, after proper documentation has been completed.

Finals

Finals will be held on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at the Laurel Manor Recreation Center in The Villages, Florida. A professional rhythm section will be provided. Finalists will be selected from recorded submissions.

Audition Submission Requirements

• Two recorded selections:
  • One up-tempo or medium-tempo “swinger”
  • One ballad
• Format: WAV or MP3
• Email audio files to: carminjp@comcast.net

Application Requirements

• Complete application form (see “How to Get the Application” below)
• At least one Letter of Reference from a credible individual attesting to the applicant’s musicianship, character, and seriousness of intention to continue jazz studies (references may be forwarded separately)

Deadline: Applications must be received by midnight on March 21, 2026. All applications become the property of The Jazz Lovers’ Club of The Villages, Inc.

How to Get the Application

Application materials were distributed as email attachments and are not being posted here. To request the official application form and related materials, please contact:
Bob Brooke — President, Jazz Lovers’ Club of The Villages, Inc.
Email: bnbrooke@aol.com

Mailing Address

The Bob Washington 2026 Jazz Scholarship Program
c/o Carmin Pluntz
2530 Raintree Dr.
The Villages, FL 32162

Thank you.
Robert Brooke, President
Jazz Lovers’ Club of The Villages, Inc.

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