Awards: Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award

From the Top and the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation share a passion for helping exceptional young people reach their potential in all areas of their lives. The goal of the Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award is to identify and nurture talented young musicians whose lack of financial resources might otherwise hinder their progress. Approximately twenty-five student musicians will be selected annually to receive Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Awards. Each of these students will:

1. Receive $10,000 to support his/her education and artistic development (including tuition, training, or equipment);
2. Perform on a live taping of From the Top's National Public Radio show; and
3. Participate in a Cultural Leadership workshop in order to create and implement his/her own performance outreach activity.

Eligibility is limited to pre-college classical musicians (ages 8-18). Student applicants must be interested in appearing on From the Top's popular National Public Radio show, and demonstrate:

1. Exceptional musical talent;
2. Unmet financial need; and
3. Strong academic achievement.

Applications are now being accepted on a rolling admission basis with the following postmark deadlines:

Deadline I: September 1, 2007 (notified November 1, 2007)
Deadline II: November 1, 2007 (notified January 1, 2008)
Deadline III: January 31, 2008 (notified March 31, 2008)

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The 2008-2009 application will be uploaded shortly. Please check back soon! You can also check out our program FAQ for more information, or email us with any other questions about the Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award.

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Meet the Recipients