Announcing the Mike deTurberville Scholarship
About the Scholarship
Mike deTurberville was a great supporter of youth and jazz, and a founding director of UJAM. Over his almost 20 years serving as a Director he volunteered countless hours to the Society, especially supporting the Young All Star Program which he started in 2006 and the Summer Jazz Workshop started in 2018.
Donations are now being accepted with all proceeds going directly to a scholarship for instrumental musicians aged 16 to 20 pursuing further studies in jazz. The first scholarship will be awarded in summer 2026 to a deserving student selected by our panel of judges.
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Amount: Two scholarships of $1,500 each
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Eligibility: Vocalists aged 16 to 25 as of December 31, 2024, who are residents of Vancouver Island
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Use of Funds: For direct music education expenses (e.g., lessons, camps, or music programs)
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Deadline: June 1, 2025
How to Apply
Step 1: Scholarship Form
Submit the Scholarship Application Form.
Note: All fields are required. Do not include photos or extra documents.
Step 2: Performance Video
Record your performance video. Please follow these guidelines:
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Record two contrasting jazz standards, each no more than 3 minutes
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Include title and composer of each song
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Live accompanists are preferred; backing tracks are acceptable
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No multi-tracking or overdubs
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Audio should be clear and balanced
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Use YouTube or SoundCloud to host your videos (unlisted or public)
Step 3: Email
Submit your application via email to ujamsevents@gmail.com. Please follow these guidelines:
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Subject: “Connie MacDonald Scholarship Application 2025”
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Confirmation that you submitted the scholarship form
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Working links to your performance videos
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Do not attach audio files (mp3, WAV, etc.)
Selection and Performance Opportunity
Applications will be reviewed by a panel after the deadline.
The successful award recipients will be asked to perform at a venue in Victoria at a date and time to be determined. Friends and family of the award recipients and the general public will be invited to attend, free of cost.
For questions about the award, email ujamsevents@gmail.com, with "Attention Karen Lindsay" in the subject line.