HEALDSBURG CHORUS MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP
Honoring founding director, Betty Zukov and long-time accompanist, Susan Nelson.
Each year the Healdsburg Chorus awards a scholarship to a student between the ages of 15-21 residing in Sonoma County and attending a public high school or local junior college, who intends to continue to study in fields related to music or the performing arts.
The ideal candidate has a demonstrated talent in vocal music and a history of involvement in music.
Applications for the 2027 award are due March 1, 2027.
Submit your application below.
FORMER AWARDEES
2026
Natalia A. De Anda (Marillo Carillo High School, Santa Rosa)
Felicity Santo-Domingo (Marillo Carillo High School, Santa Rosa)
The Scholarship
Amount: up to $1000 – may vary annually*
Application Due Date: March 1
Eligibility: Student must be a high school senior** or junior college student and a Sonoma County resident, with a demonstrated talent in music and a history of involvement in music. Preference will be given to students who will continue to study infields related to music or the performing arts.
Requirements:
1. Completed application form and attached resume
2. A video or audio recording of a performance to demonstrate your talent***
3. A letter of recommendation, with preference given to letters submitted by a
performing arts teacher or coach
Application Checklist: Please be sure to include all the items below in the order listed:
Completed Application Form
Transcript
Activities sheet/resume (optional, but preferred)
Essay (1 page) focusing on music performance and future educational plans
Letter of Recommendation (preferred, letter is music-related)
Video or audio recording (either as an online attachment or link)
*The Healdsburg Chorus reserves the right to make no award or to award a scholarship totaling less than the full amount to one or more applicants.
**Or the equivalent, between the ages of 15 and 21
***Applicant gives permission to the Healdsburg Chorus to post or share any submitted recordings or
videos and to announce winners on its website, promotional materials, and social media profiles