JazzWorks Scholarships
Since its inception in 1994, JazzWorks has provided scholarships to bring promising secondary and post-secondary jazz musicians to attend our three-day summer Jazz Camp. Promoting jazz music within the youth population is one of JazzWorks’ goals.
Why does JazzWorks give scholarships?
JazzWorks is a community organization that promotes and fosters jazz music in and around Ottawa. One of our mandates is to provide learning and playing experiences for talented younger players so that they can carry their love of jazz into their adulthood and
keep jazz music thriving. Giving scholarships to talented youth players who may not have the financial means to attend Jazz Camp or who may not even be aware of the depth of musical richness the JazzWorks Community has to offer is one way that JazzWorks can
promote a love of jazz music and jazz education within the community.
keep jazz music thriving. Giving scholarships to talented youth players who may not have the financial means to attend Jazz Camp or who may not even be aware of the depth of musical richness the JazzWorks Community has to offer is one way that JazzWorks can
promote a love of jazz music and jazz education within the community.
What scholarships does JazzWorks give out?
JazzWorks currently gives out several scholarships each year to promising young players from secondary and post-secondary institutions. Some of our scholarships are self-funded while others are given in partnership with private or corporate donors. Below is a
list of the current scholarships that JazzWorks offers:
list of the current scholarships that JazzWorks offers:
- JazzWorks Summer Jazz Camp Scholarship (Regional): through the Capital Region MusicFest (CRMF), one outstanding student is chosen by the CRMF panel and awarded a scholarship to attend JazzWorks Jazz Camp. Full tuition and room board paid by JazzWorks Canada.
- JazzWorks Summer Jazz Camp Scholarship (National): through the National MusicFest, one outstanding student is chosen by their panel and awarded a full scholarship to attend JazzWorks Jazz Camp. Full tuition and room board paid by JazzWorks Canada.
- Tim Leah Memorial Scholarship: In memory of Tim Leah, long-time JazzWorks member and supporter, a fund was set up with the goal of sending one talented secondary or post-secondary student to Jazz Camp each year starting in 2023. Many thanks to Chris Herdman and Barry Bickerton of Barry and the Blasters, who initiated the fund and collected over $20,000 in donations at the door from their gigs.
- Long & McQuade Scholarship: Long & McQuade is a long-standing supporter of JazzWorks and this year they are offering a full scholarship to our Jazz Camp. The winner will be chosen at MusicFest. Full tuition and room & board paid by Long & McQuade.
- "Gals in the Band" Scholarship: Sponsored by a private donor, this scholarship will be awarded at the National MusicFest this year to an outstanding female instrumentalist. Many thanks to Bonnie Robinson for this award for 2025.
How do JazzWorks' Scholarship Funds work?
The JazzWorks’ Scholarship Fund enables JazzWorks to subsidize tuition and/or room & board for talented students to attend our annual Jazz Camp, given in the form of full (tuition plus room & board) or partial (room & board only) awards. The JazzWorks Scholarship Fund is used to fund students picked through MusicFest.
This is a great cause -- how can I contribute?
Donating to a JazzWorks Scholarship Fund is as easy as clicking on the following link:
JazzWorks Scholarship Fund. Small donations can go a long way to increasing the Scholarship Fund, so please know that even gifts of $20.00 are appreciated and will make a difference. Each year the goal is to raise tuition for two talented youth to attend Jazz Camp.
All donations over $20.00 are eligible for a tax receipt, issued by the Community Ottawa.
Foundation. JazzWorks’ Charitable registration number is: 853852606 RR0001.
JazzWorks Scholarship Fund. Small donations can go a long way to increasing the Scholarship Fund, so please know that even gifts of $20.00 are appreciated and will make a difference. Each year the goal is to raise tuition for two talented youth to attend Jazz Camp.
All donations over $20.00 are eligible for a tax receipt, issued by the Community Ottawa.
Foundation. JazzWorks’ Charitable registration number is: 853852606 RR0001.
I'm a student -- how can I apply for a JazzWorks Scholarship?
Our scholarships are given through the MusicFest festivals, both regional and national. Interested students should be part of the competition to be eligible to receive one of our scholarships. Recipients are chosen by the festival jury.
JazzWorks Scholarship Recipients
2025
Astrid Sweeney - JazzWorks CRMF Scholarship
TBD - JazzWorks National MusicFest Scholarship
TBD - Tim Leah Memorial Scholarship
Jasper An - Long & McQuade CRMF Scholarship
TBD - "Gals in the Band" Scholarship
2024
Riley Rochon - JazzWorks CRMF Scholarship
Shania Raina - JazzWorks National MusicFest Scholarship
Jackson Stockill - Tim Leah Memorial Scholarship
David Foster - Long & McQuade CRMF Scholarship
2023
Marc Lange - JazzWorks Regional MusicFest Scholarship
Enoch Lodu - JazzWorks National MusicFest Scholarship
Alex Sgrignoli - Tim Leah Memorial Scholarship
2022
Laurent Perrault-Jolicoeur - Alun Davies Scholarship
Brian An - Jerry Heath Scholarship
Emil Valade - JazzWorks Scholarship
Nicolas Bond - JazzWorks Scholarship
Michael Khayat - JazzWorks Scholarship
2020 & 2021
Due to the Covid pandemic, there were no scholarships awarded
as JazzWorks was unable to offer in-person programming.
2019
Jaeho Jang - MusicFest scholarship
Vincent Ribberink - MusicFest scholarship
Matthew Davies - Alun Davies scholarship
Mike Furlong - Jerry Heath scholarship
2018
Vincent Ribberink - MusicFest scholarship
Mike Furlong - MusicFest scholarship
Benoit Deschamps - Alun Davies scholarship
Sylvaine Arnaud - Jerry Heath scholarship
Maxwell Simpson - JazzWorks scholarship
2017
Maxwell Simpson - MusicFest scholarship
Mikael Johannson - MusicFest scholarship
Kingsley Wong - Alun Davies scholarship
Kian Wong - Jerry Heath scholarship
Sam Anderson - JazzWorks scholarship
2016
Ross Morgan - Musicfest scholarship
Kingsley Wong - Musicfest scholarship
Orazio Fantini - Alun Davies scholarship
Andrew Turcotte - Jerry Heath scholarship
2015
Alex Taylor - Musicfest scholarship
Bowen You - Musicfest scholarship
Orazio Fantini - JazzWorks scholarship
Justin Orok - Jerry Heath scholarship
Keiran Waskett-Lambert - Alun Davies scholarship
2014
Michael Kavchak - MusicFest scholarship
Rob Wannell - MusicFest scholarship
Keagan Eskritt - Jerry Heath scholarship
Ben Heard - Alun Davies scholarship
Patrick Smith - JazzWorks scholarship
2013
Sam Cousineau - Musicfest scholarship
Ben Heard - JazzWorks scholarship
Nathan Corr - JazzWorks scholarship
Colin Lloyd - Jerry Heath scholarship
2012
Matt Aston – drums
Samuel Cousineau – alto saxophone
Emily Denison – trumpet
Lucas Denison – drums
Deniz Lim-Sersan – piano
Joseph McDonald – guitar
Kristen Morehouse – vocals
Adrian Steeves – bass
2011
Emily Burda – trombone
Emily Denison – trumpet
Lucas Denison – drums
Claire Devlin – alto saxophone
Andre Galuban – alto saxophone
Deniz Lim-Sersan – piano
2010
Emily Denison – trumpet
Daniel Ko – alto saxophone
Eric Wagner –guitar
2009
Alex Bilodeau – bass
Emily Denison – trumpet
Nick Maclean – piano
2008
Basil Flanagan – tenor saxophone
Daniel Ko – alto saxophone
2007
Anthony Jillions – piano
Michael Lynn – saxophone
2006
Anthony Jillions – piano
Megan Jutting - trumpet
Astrid Sweeney - JazzWorks CRMF Scholarship
TBD - JazzWorks National MusicFest Scholarship
TBD - Tim Leah Memorial Scholarship
Jasper An - Long & McQuade CRMF Scholarship
TBD - "Gals in the Band" Scholarship
2024
Riley Rochon - JazzWorks CRMF Scholarship
Shania Raina - JazzWorks National MusicFest Scholarship
Jackson Stockill - Tim Leah Memorial Scholarship
David Foster - Long & McQuade CRMF Scholarship
2023
Marc Lange - JazzWorks Regional MusicFest Scholarship
Enoch Lodu - JazzWorks National MusicFest Scholarship
Alex Sgrignoli - Tim Leah Memorial Scholarship
2022
Laurent Perrault-Jolicoeur - Alun Davies Scholarship
Brian An - Jerry Heath Scholarship
Emil Valade - JazzWorks Scholarship
Nicolas Bond - JazzWorks Scholarship
Michael Khayat - JazzWorks Scholarship
2020 & 2021
Due to the Covid pandemic, there were no scholarships awarded
as JazzWorks was unable to offer in-person programming.
2019
Jaeho Jang - MusicFest scholarship
Vincent Ribberink - MusicFest scholarship
Matthew Davies - Alun Davies scholarship
Mike Furlong - Jerry Heath scholarship
2018
Vincent Ribberink - MusicFest scholarship
Mike Furlong - MusicFest scholarship
Benoit Deschamps - Alun Davies scholarship
Sylvaine Arnaud - Jerry Heath scholarship
Maxwell Simpson - JazzWorks scholarship
2017
Maxwell Simpson - MusicFest scholarship
Mikael Johannson - MusicFest scholarship
Kingsley Wong - Alun Davies scholarship
Kian Wong - Jerry Heath scholarship
Sam Anderson - JazzWorks scholarship
2016
Ross Morgan - Musicfest scholarship
Kingsley Wong - Musicfest scholarship
Orazio Fantini - Alun Davies scholarship
Andrew Turcotte - Jerry Heath scholarship
2015
Alex Taylor - Musicfest scholarship
Bowen You - Musicfest scholarship
Orazio Fantini - JazzWorks scholarship
Justin Orok - Jerry Heath scholarship
Keiran Waskett-Lambert - Alun Davies scholarship
2014
Michael Kavchak - MusicFest scholarship
Rob Wannell - MusicFest scholarship
Keagan Eskritt - Jerry Heath scholarship
Ben Heard - Alun Davies scholarship
Patrick Smith - JazzWorks scholarship
2013
Sam Cousineau - Musicfest scholarship
Ben Heard - JazzWorks scholarship
Nathan Corr - JazzWorks scholarship
Colin Lloyd - Jerry Heath scholarship
2012
Matt Aston – drums
Samuel Cousineau – alto saxophone
Emily Denison – trumpet
Lucas Denison – drums
Deniz Lim-Sersan – piano
Joseph McDonald – guitar
Kristen Morehouse – vocals
Adrian Steeves – bass
2011
Emily Burda – trombone
Emily Denison – trumpet
Lucas Denison – drums
Claire Devlin – alto saxophone
Andre Galuban – alto saxophone
Deniz Lim-Sersan – piano
2010
Emily Denison – trumpet
Daniel Ko – alto saxophone
Eric Wagner –guitar
2009
Alex Bilodeau – bass
Emily Denison – trumpet
Nick Maclean – piano
2008
Basil Flanagan – tenor saxophone
Daniel Ko – alto saxophone
2007
Anthony Jillions – piano
Michael Lynn – saxophone
2006
Anthony Jillions – piano
Megan Jutting - trumpet