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The San Francisco 2024 convention will offer many opportunities for young organists to learn more about their craft, build connections with colleagues, and have fun experiences unique to San Francisco! Check back soon for a schedule of AGOYO-specific events including an excursion, artist meet-and-greets, and the biennial AGOYO reception hosted by AGO National Headquarters.
We are proud to announce two scholarship opportunities:
Scholarships
Suzanne and Mark Anderson Convention Housing Scholarship for Young Professionals
The application deadline for this scholarship has passed.
Details
The Suzanne and Mark Anderson Convention Housing Scholarships for Young Professionals covers hotel costs for young professionals staying at the convention hotel during the SF 2024 AGO National Convention.
Individuals ages 18–35 who are studying organ and/or have graduated from an accredited, degree-granting institution within the past 10 years are invited to apply. Five individuals will be awarded housing for the duration of the San Francisco 2024 AGO National Convention (five nights). Recipients will be able to choose another scholarship recipient as a roommate with whom they will share a double-occupancy room.
Application requirements
- Proof of age (driver’s license or other government-issued ID)
- Proof of eligibility (letter from a current organ teacher, current transcript, or diploma).
- A 250 word essay on the following topics:
- Briefly describe your past and current organ studies.
- Explain why you wish to attend the AGO National Convention.
- Provide an explanation of your financial need and the rationale behind requesting a need-based scholarship.
Essays will be evaluated anonymously. The five individuals with the highest-ranking essays will be awarded the scholarship.
Scholarship winners will be notified on March 7, 2024, and will have until March 15, 2024, to accept. Declined scholarships will be offered to the next highest-ranking applicants.
Houston Chapter Young Organists Scholarship for Conventions
The application deadline for this scholarship has passed.
Details
Full-time students ages 16–29 are invited to apply for the Houston Chapter Young Organists Scholarship for Conventions. Ten individuals will be awarded registration costs and housing for the duration of the San Francisco 2024 AGO National Convention (five nights). Recipients will be able to choose another scholarship recipient as a roommate with whom they will share a double-occupancy room. Please note that scholarship recipients under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. This accompanying individual will receive complimentary registration.
Application requirements
- Proof of age (driver’s license or other government-issued ID)
- Proof of eligibility (photo of your student ID or current transcript).
- A 250–500 word essay on the following topics:
- Describe your past, current, and future interest in the organ.
- Provide an explanation of your financial need and rationale for requesting a need-based scholarship.
Essays will be evaluated anonymously. The ten individuals with the highest-ranking essays will be awarded the scholarship.
Scholarship winners will be notified on March 7, 2024, and will have until March 15, 2024, to accept. Declined scholarships will be offered to the next highest-ranking applicants.
FAQ
I am unable to share a double-occupancy room. Can I still apply?
Yes. Reasonable accommodations will be made where it is deemed necessary. Children under 18 years of age must check in to the hotel with a parent or guardian and will not be assigned a roommate.
Are any scholarship funds available to assist with the cost of traveling to and from the convention?
Unfortunately there are no scholarships available at this time to cover these expenses. We encourage young organists to reach out to their local chapter and ask if any financial support may be available to help with these costs!
Please note that the cost of transportation during the convention is part of the registration fee, and therefore covered by the Houston scholarship.
How will the funds be distributed?
For both scholarships, payments will go directly from the fund to the convention or the hotel on the recipient’s behalf. Recipients of the Houston scholarship will receive a personal code that they can use to register for the convention. Please note that any “extras” you add on to your registration (such as excursions or additional meals) will be at your own cost.
I am eligible for both scholarships. Can I apply for both?
No. If we receive two applications from you, only the first one received will be considered. We encourage applicants who are eligible for both to apply for the Houston scholarship.