Through the generosity of families and friends of Drum Corps International, $13,000 in scholarships were awarded to deserving performers during the DCI MarchOn! Telethon, Saturday, August 8.
Although the coronavirus pandemic has reduced the funding this season, we look forward to having the opportunity to recognize an even greater number of scholars in 2021 from our past donors.
Friends of DCI Scholarships
The Friends of DCI program has been in existence for more than 30 years, and since 2007, generous contributions from its members have allowed for the Friends of DCI Scholarship Program.
These scholarships assist with educational funding to help corps members in their return to the classroom after participating in the DCI Tour. This year’s recipients are Jacobo Herrera of Gold and Shelby Bonar of Jersey Surf.
Richardson’s Scholarship
Funded by charter members of the Friends of DCI, Ken and Patty Richardson, the Richardson’s Scholarship is awarded each year to two corps members who wish to apply their skills toward a degree in music education.
This year, the scholarships are awarded to Andrew Cox of the Troopers and Andrew Arbouzov of the Bluecoats.
IN STEP Scholarship
The IN STEP: Women of DCI program began in January of 2018 to support the participation of women in all facets of DCI and marching music performing arts — from corps members to staff to leadership. The IN STEP scholarship is awarded to a current DCI participating female performer, intern or corps staff member who aspires to continue working within the drum corps activity into the future.
This year’s scholarship is awarded to Lauren Jamieson of Jersey Surf.
Donate to the IN STEP Scholarship Fund
PAISOC Scholarship
The Performing Arts Initiative for Students of Color (PAISOC) is a nonprofit organization aiming to provide scholarships, leadership training and educational opportunities to students of color currently participating in performing arts activities.
This year’s scholarships are awarded to Beavan Zulu of Phantom Regiment and Christopher White of the Blue Knights.
Gary Czapinski Memorial Scholarship
As a longtime visual judge and former drum corps instructor, the late DCI Hall of Fame member Gary Czapinski contributed greatly to innovation and design since the earliest years of DCI history.
This year’s scholarship is awarded to Dawson Burnes of Phantom Regiment.
Donate to the Czapinski scholarship fund
Marching Music Health Wellness & Safety Project Scholarship
Since its inception in 2007, the DCI-sponsored Marching Music Health, Wellness & Safety Project has succeeded in bringing together health care professionals from varied disciplines to provide medical guidance and hands-on assistance to corps members during the DCI Summer Tour.
This scholarship, this year awarded to Sarah Gallardo of Carolina Gold, recognizes a current DCI participating performer who aspires to work as a health, wellness or safety practitioner.
Annual scholarships that intend to return in 2021
Rodney Goodhart Memorial Scholarship
Donate to the Goodhart scholarship fund
Fred J. Miller Memorial Music Education Scholarship
George and Patsy Bonfiglio Scholarship
Double Beat Percussion Scholarship
George Zingali Memorial Scholarship
Al Moffatt Memorial Scholarship
Donate to the Moffatt scholarship fund