The Friends of Brad Memorial Foundation (FOBMF) is pleased to announce its 2018 scholarship opportunity. Since the spring of 2011, the FOBMF has awarded scholarships annually to students graduating from rural high schools in northeastern Minnesota who plan to pursue careers in music.
Two $750 scholarships are available in 2018. These one-time scholarships are open to student musicians residing in rural areas of St. Louis (excluding Duluth), Itasca, Lake, and Cook counties. Strong preference will be given to students who plan to major in music and pursue music-related careers. Those who plan to participate in performance activities such as ensembles, bands or choirs in college are also eligible to apply.
“Resources for young musicians, particularly in rural areas, are lacking. We believe it’s critical to provide an incentive for students that encourages them to pursue their musical passions,” said Troy Rogers, FOBMF president. “We hope this scholarship can make a small difference in the lives of recipients.”
The scholarship application deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, April 16, 2018. More information and an application are available online: www.friendsofbrad.org/ scholarships.
The Friends of Brad Memorial Foundation
The FOBMF was created to honor the memory of Bradley Edward Rozman through programs that cultivate and celebrate young Minnesota musicians. For more information or to contribute to the cause, contact info@friendsofbrad.org or visit www.friendsofbrad.org.
Bradley E. Rozman
Brad Rozman lived for music. He discovered a love for drumming at a young age and pursued this passion with vigor for the rest of his life. In the early days, he formed garage bands with musician friends and led the drum line in the Virginia High School marching band. After high school, he went on to study percussion performance at St. Cloud State University and the University of Illinois-Urbana. When he returned to Minnesota after graduate school, Brad became involved in many music-making endeavors in the Duluth area, most notably as drummer for the bands High Volt Rustler and Equal Exchange. Brad’s life was cut short in May 2009 when he died unexpectedly of a seizure.
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