Susie Kubié Symphonic Music Scholarship

2019 Recipient:

Cecelia Mastripolito and Vincent Thomas

Established in 2017, Susie Kubié Symphonic Music Scholarship provides scholarships to deserving young students who have participated in the Albuquerque Youth Symphony Program (AYSP) and intend to pursue a degree in music during college.

As a resident to Albuquerque for 66 years, Susie worked as a special education teacher at Rio Grande High School, and then as a counselor at Harrison Middle School for five years and at Jefferson Middle School for 25 years. She was deeply touched by the lives of her many students and made a significant, lasting impression on the countless children who passed through her schools during her tenure.

This scholarship is ONLY for past or current participants of

the Albuquerque Youth Symphony Program (AYSP).

You MUST fill out the 2020 Interest Form in order to be elgible.

DOWNLOAD INTEREST FORM

Email completed form to Denise Nava, Schoalrship Manager.

One new and/or renewing scholarship, up to $4,000 will be awarded annually. The scholarship can be renewable for up to four years, providing the recipient be working toward a career in music and continue to meet the criteria. This decision will be made on a yearly basis. Awards may be used for academic costs, i.e., tuition, fees, books or housing.

Guidelines and Criteria:

Applicant must be

A participant in the Albuquerque Youth Symphony Program (AYSP)
A high school graduate from the Albuquerque metro area
Pursuing a degree in music, i.e., music education, music theory, music composition, music performance, music history
Must attend a 4-year educational institution, full-time

Required Information and Attachments:

Applicant must submit the following with his or her application

A personal essay, demonstrating a strong interest in pursuing education and a career in music
A letter of reference from a music teacher or mentor who has supported your musical studies
A letter of nomination/support from Albuquerque Youth Symphony Program (AYSP)
A video submission of a live performance or live recording of composed music (max. 5 minutes)