The Grapevine:
Dear Mr. Rosen,
To all at the Music for Youth Foundation:
I want to express my appreciation for the $25,000 scholarship, an award of undeniable prestige. I feel immensely honored to be a recipient of this highly coveted scholarship.
First and foremost, this award gives me the financial means to pursue my artistic endeavors. It allows me to study at one of the premier schools in the world, and to travel to the most rewarding summer music festivals.
Yet the benefits of this prize transcend the fiscal. This scholarship is, above all, an uplifting affirmation of my potential as a musician. It is heartening to know that the Music for Youth Foundation considers me an artist with a bright future.
On a higher level, this scholarship is a celebration of music. Through its scholarship and grant programs, the Music for Youth Foundation recognizes that music is an essential part of life and a crucial element of every youth’s education.
Simply put, the Music for Youth Foundation is composed of people who truly care about the future of the arts. I am absolutely proud to be associated with the hard-working, visionary, and extraordinary individuals of the Music for Youth Foundation.
Thank you so very much for all of your support, encouragement, and generosity.
Sincerely yours,