The Naples Music Club Scholarship Program began in 1970 with one small grant awarded to a Collier County student for summer study. Since then, contributions from a generous community have made it possible to support 604 middle and high school students with more than $395,000.

The Naples Music Club Competition is open to students who are 11-18 as of September 1, 2009, reside in Collier County or in the adjacent communities of Bonita Springs or Estero, and are presently enrolled in public or private schools or are home schooled.

Scholarships are used for summer music camp, private music lessons, instrument upgrade, or college tuition.

A listing of the 2010 Scholarship Winners, including a news story, is available on this Website. Information about the  2009 Scholarship Winners and the 2008 Scholarship Winners are also available and may be of interest.

The Turiel Award. The Club’s highest award, the Turiel Award, was established in 1996 by Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Turiel through a grant in memory of their son, Daniel. The purpose of the award is to encourage recipients in the serious study of music. Each year, top competition winners who are seniors are invited to compete. A list of past Turiel Award Winners is available.

The Haegg Award. The Haegg Award was established September 1, 2008, by the Haegg Family in memory of Margaret “Peg” Haegg. The purpose of this special scholarship is to encourage students ages 11-14 (as of September 1, 2009) who have not studied music with a private teacher to study music by providing the winner with a private teacher for a period of one year. The same residency requirements apply as for regular scholarships. The Haegg Award has a strong needs-based component.

2010 Scholarship Packet

The 2010 Scholarship Packet contains competition rules and requirements, an application, information about the use of scholarship awards and how to claim them, and a Turiel Award application. Should you have problems accessing this material or have questions, please contact Jan Grundeman, 239-353-2216.

2010 Haegg Scholarship Packet

The 2010 Haegg Scholarship Packet contains the competition’s rules and requirements, an application, and information about the use of the award and how to claim it. Should you have problems accessing this material or have questions, please contact Judy Halpin, 239-963-1260.

Student Recital Program designed to help prepare students for competition

Students of Naples Music Club teachers who are members are eligible to participate in Club-sponsored recitals. Visit Student Recitals for more information.

Contributions to Fund Scholarships

Scholarship funds awarded are made possible through the generosity of many members and friends in the community. We invite your participation. Please visit the Support page of our Website.