Apply Now for a Micky Golomb Jazz Musician, Composer or Educator College Scholarship—Deadline May 31, 2026

If you are a high school senior or college freshman living in Fairfield County, enrolled, or enrolling in a music degree program at an institution of higher education, you can apply for the scholarship offered by the Jazz Society of Fairfield County, Inc. aka JazzFC.

Created to honor the memory of Myron “Micky” Golomb, a well-regarded area saxophonist, educator and habitué of the Jazz Society’s Thursday evening performances, the scholarship is offered to students expressing financial need who are dedicated to pursuing a career in jazz performance and/or jazz education. It is open to instrumentalists, vocalists, and composers.

We offer up to $10,000, which may be awarded to a single recipient or split among finalists, as tuition paid directly to the educational institution.

Applicants need to provide:

• a short statement explaining why you are applying for the scholarship, including a description of your musical career goals
• a letter of recommendation from your primary music teacher
• a second letter of recommendation from a non-music teacher, mentor, clergy, etc.
• a parent’s or guardian’s short statement of need (we do not ask for FAFSA)
• a link to a 3–5-minute audio or video audition or, if a composer, a PDF of a score

Submit all materials and links to: [email protected]

Application deadline

May 31, 2026. Results will be announced in June, 2026

About Micky Golomb

Micky Golomb (1931-2019) was a jazz musician and educator, local to Fairfield County. The fund makes an annual scholarship to a financially challenged young musician who is accepted to a college music program. We started the fund with a memorial concert for Micky that raised over $4000. We occasionally designate a Thursday night as an opportunity to contribute to the fund as well. We will be awarding our third scholarship this spring, and applicants are encouraged to begin the process by sending email to the address above.