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Sacramento Region Community Foundation · Foundation program
Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
Award
$1,000 to $3,500
$1,000 – $3,500
Deadline
Most scholarships open in December and close in March.
Checked against the official page on Nov 6, 2026.
The Benny Goodman Foundation scholarship, administered by the Sacramento Region Community Foundation, supports aspiring musicians pursuing higher education in California. This program is open to high school seniors and undergraduate students who plan to attend, or are currently enrolled in, any University of California or California State University campus.
To qualify, applicants must major in music with a specific emphasis on either classical or jazz studies. Candidates must also maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher in their music coursework. While the program is open to various instrumentalists and vocalists within these genres, the selection committee gives preference to clarinet players.
Most scholarships through the foundation open for applications in December and close in March. The award amounts range from $1,000 to $3,500. To complete the application process, students must submit their academic transcripts and may also need to provide a copy of their Free Application for Federal Student Aid submission summary report or California Dream Act report.
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