The Sarasota Chorus of the Keys members are Trustees of the Sheridan E. Brown Scholarship  Fund. The members grant Scholarships to male High School seniors in public and private High Schools located in Sarasota and Manatee Counties with outstanding musical achievement, who plan to attend college and include a course of vocal music as part of their curriculum.

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Applications may be accepted at any time but no later than March 15 of the applicant's senior year. Scholarships will be available to the winners at the college of their choice.

 

INSTRUCTIONS: The Application Form below must be completed in its entirety and submitted (simply press APPLY) along with a copy of the Student's transcript and official SAT score no later than March 15th of the Senior year. To submit the transcript and SAT, just scan the documents and email them to Jeff Olesen at JeffryOlesen@hotmail.com.

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Scholarships are awarded to male High School seniors in public and private High Schools located in Sarasota and Manatee Counties with outstanding musical achievement, who plan to attend college and include a course of vocal music as part of their curriculum. Up to a total of three scholarships may be awarded ranging from $1,000 to $2,500.​

 

Eligibility:

• The applicant must be a male High School Senior who plans to include a course of vocal music as part of his curriculum during the first semester at college in the fall following graduation from High School.

• The applicant must have a record of achievement in vocal music participation/performance in school, church or other outside organization.

• Transcript with GPA and copy of SAT scores required.

• Academic and outside activities will be considered.

• The application process may include an interview with the Scholarship Selection Committee shortly after the March 15th application deadline.  All applicants will be informed, by mail, of the results of this process.

• Successful applicants will be requested to attend a short presentation on a Tuesday evening during a Chorus Rehearsal. A photo will be taken and approval for a Press Release will be requested.

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Questions and concerns should be addressed to:

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Jeffry R. Olesen

P.O. Box 51751 Sarasota FL 34232-0314

Tel: 305-298-8432

email jeffryolesen@hotmail.com​

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