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We provide university scholarships, mentorship and performance opportunities to students seeking careers in jazz.

Jazz is an art form that requires extensive training and practice, and without adequate financial support, many talented students may not have the means to continue their education in this field.

Scholarships help to level the playing field for these students by reducing the financial barriers that may otherwise prevent them from pursuing their dreams.

Additionally, by providing support for the next generation of jazz musicians, we are ensuring the continued growth and vitality of the genre, and preserving its rich cultural heritage for future generations to enjoy.

2024 Scholarship Recipients

Troy Bell

Troy Bell, a gifted guitarist from Piscataway, has been immersed in music for as long as he can remember. Growing up in a musical household with a father who is …

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Roberto Cisneros

Recently awarded the HOJ Scholarship, Roberto Cisneros, is a talented trumpet player from Wayne, NJ, whose passion for jazz was sparked early by his father’s love of music, Robbie is …

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2023 Scholarship Recipients

Violet Mujica

Rising jazz trumpeter and composer Violet Mujica is studying at William Paterson University and has been playing her horn since she was 8 years old. She was a long-time student …

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James Ambrose

A student at William Paterson University, James Ambrose has been playing the sax since the 4th grade when he discovered John Coltrane. He grew up in a jazz household. His …

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