# Benny Goodman Foundation

> $1,000 to $3,500 from Sacramento Region Community Foundation. Most scholarships open in December and close in March..

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/benny-goodman-foundation
- Provider: Sacramento Region Community Foundation (Foundation)
- Award: $1,000 to $3,500
- Deadline: Most scholarships open in December and close in March.
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/ca
- Official page: https://www.sacregcf.org/students/
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

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.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: CA
- Education level: High school student, Undergraduate
- Year: 12th grade, College 1st year, College 2nd year, College 3rd year, College 4th year
- Minimum GPA: 3
- College types: 4-year college, Public college
- Must have a 3.0+ GPA in music courses. Open to high school seniors or undergraduate students attending any University of California or California State University. Must major in Music with an emphasis in jazz or classical. Preference given to clarinet musicians.

## How to apply

Register and complete the general application on the foundation's online scholarship portal, then submit the specific application for this program.

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