FOSTERING TOMORROW'S
JAZZ LEGENDS
Scholarships
The Space Coast Jazz Society is proud to invest in the future of jazz. Through our scholarship program, we're nurturing the next generation of jazz talent, providing them with resources to advance their education and careers.
SCHOLARSHIPS CHANGE LIVES
SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATION DEADLINE
March 14th, 2025
We award scholarships to graduating Brevard County high school seniors registered for continuing education each year. Applicants must be interested in furthering their studies in jazz music but do not need to major in music. The Scholarship money will be sent directly to the school they will be attending. The winners will be notified by email and letter, and also be contacted to arrange for rehearsals in preparation to PERFORM IN CONCERT ON SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 2025, with a band provided by the Space Coast Jazz Society.
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2025 JAZZ
WINNERS
KIMATHI THOMAS
Bayside High School
Awarded $1,000
ALEXANDER MABEE
Viera High School
Awarded $1,000
KIMATHI THOMAS
Kimathi Thomas plays trombone and plans to attend the University of South Florida (USF), majoring in music education and potentially pursuing a doctorate. He also plans to participate in the USF jazz band and concert bands. After college, he wants to become a high school band teacher in order to help spread music to the next generation of youth in the pursuit of trying to make music widespread through all he teaches.
ALEXANDER MABEE
Alexander Mabee plays alto sax and plans to attend the University of Florida, majoring in Electrical Engineering with a minor in Jazz. He hopes to stay active in local jazz scenes which will push his playing to the next level in college and for the rest of his life.
