Scholarship

Sacramento Master Singers Scholarship for Young Choral Singers 2022

The Sacramento Master Singers Scholarship for Young Choral Singers (formerly known as the Asya Pleskach Scholarship) is designed to support and encourage choral singers from ages 14-22 from the greater Sacramento area (Sacramento, Yolo, El Dorado, Placer, San Joaquin and Amador counties). Participants should be a current or recent (within the last 2 years) member of their school choir, church choir or community choir, and show commitment to and leadership in the choral arts.

Scholarship Process

Step 1: Record a video of your audition song and upload to YouTube

Step 2: Complete the Online Application. This will include a high-resolution headshot, and a signed Media Release Form, and the URL for your video performance. The application due date is Saturday, March 19, 2022. The deadline for applications has been extended to Saturday, March 26, 2022.

Step 3: Applicants’ current or recent Choral Director should  submit the Letter of Recommendation Form by Saturday, March 19, 2022. The deadline for letters of recommendation has been extended to Saturday, March 26, 2022.

Step 4: Top applicants in each age category will be invited to an interview and feedback session held via Zoom on Saturday, April 9, 2022. 

Step 5: Winners will be showcased at a TBD Spring 2022 event. 

Scholarship Awards

Ages: 14-16

• First place – $200
• 2nd place – $100
• 3rd place – $50

Ages: 17-19

• First place – $400
• 2nd place – $200
• 3rd place – $100

Ages: 20-22

• First place – $750
• 2nd place – $400
• 3rd place – $200

For all age categories:

• Possibly, a Commendation Award – Complimentary Voice Lesson