As part of the 2024 Drum Corps International Tour, more than $85,000 in scholarship awards will be presented to World and Open Class performers.
The following scholarships had spring submission deadlines to support selected individuals with their current-season tour fees.
FRIENDS OF DCI
- Gabriel Jarata, Blue Devils B
- Caroline Niederhausen, Blue Knights
- Allen Davenport,Blue Stars
- Charlie Winston, Bluecoats
- Andrew Himelstein, Bluecoats
- Sydney Fielding, Bluecoats
- William Beckett, Colts
- Ray Stanion,Columbians
- Devyn Lewis,Pacific Crest
- Adrian Totanes, Pacific Crest
PETH SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded as part of the Friends of DCI scholarship program, the Peth Scholarship, courtesy of Friends of DCI members Mary and Steve Peth, is given to a corps member pursuing any accredited higher education degree.
- Alexis Brunney, Blue Knights
- Ethan Ward, Blue Stars
GAIL SCHULTZ INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP
In memory of longtime Blue Devils supporter Gail Schultz, BD Performing arts and the Schultz family have established the Gail Schultz International Fellowship which helps non-U.S. citizens offset participation costs and achieve their dreams of joining a U.S.-based junior drum and bugle corps of their choice.
- Alex Tucker,Blue Devils
- Erin Edkins,, Phantom Regiment
DOUBLE BEAT SCHOLARSHIP
- Aaron Battle, Colts
FRED J. MILLER MEMORIAL MUSIC EDUCATION FUND SCHOLARSHIP
In memory of the late Fred J. Miller, founder of FJM Inc. and longtime supporter of the marching arts, the Fred J. Miller Memorial Music Education Fund Scholarship supports marching arts participants in their pursuit of a degree in music education.
- Hannah Fenton, The Academy
- Christian Behier, Santa Clara Vanguard
DON WARREN COMMUNITY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP
- Aileen Jansen,Troopers
RODNEY GOODHART MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
- Alex Perez, Mandarins
MICHELLE OWENS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
As a color guard member of the Crossmen and an instructor with numerous drum corps, the late Michelle Owens brought a light and warmth to all she interacted with with her infectious smile, sweet disposition and high-spirited personality. This scholarship is awarded annually to a color guard member.
- Samantha Cavallaro, Carolina Crown
GEORGE AND PATSY BONFIGLIO SCHOLARSHIP
- Naji Abubukker, Troopers
AL MOFFATT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
- Jacob Jimenez,Troopers
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.
- Jared Taylor, Phantom Regiment
MICHAEL BOO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
- Peyton Black,Bluecoats
IN STEP SCHOLARSHIP
The IN STEP program supports 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.
- Danielle Monahan, Boston Crusaders
MARCHING ARTS SAFETY & HEALTH PROJECT SCHOLARSHIP
Since its inception in 2007, the DCI-sponsored Marching Arts Safety and Health 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 recognizes a current DCI participating performer who aspires to work as a health, wellness or safety practitioner.
- Abagail Alberga, Spartans
IOWA MUSIC & ARTS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
The Iowa Music & Arts Association (IMAA) is a nonprofit founded by alumni, friends and supporters of the former Emerald Knights/Nite Express Drum and Bugle Corps of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. With preference given to applicants who are attending or have attended a secondary school or college in Iowa, this scholarship was established to help young people experience the life-changing experience of drum corps.
- Gregory Gomez, Colts
- Hursel Hanks,Mandarins
- Carlisle Tubbs, Phantom Regiment
- Eliza Van Zee, Colts
- Brianna Chapman,Colt Cadets
- Regan Sher, Colt Cadets
MAASIN March with Pride Scholarship
Marching Arts Access, Safety, & Inclusion Network (MAASIN) is a community-led effort to increase equity and safety in the marching arts. The March With Pride Scholarship annually fundraises to assist LGBTQIA+ performers with their tuition fees and other expenses associated with performing.
- Max Lyons, Bluecoats
George Zingali Scholarship
Named in honor of the late DCI Hall of Fame member, the George Zingali Scholarship is presented annually to DCI corps members with financial need.
- Jesse Walker, Boston Crusaders
- Alejandro Gonzalez,Boston Crusaders
John Martin Hope Memorial Scholarship
As snare drum captain in the 1968 Garfield Cadets, the late John Martin Hope became devoted to the East Coast corps and remained so for the rest of his life. As his legacy he wanted to make drumming and marching in a DCI corps financially easier for those who followed in his age-worn shoes.
- Ian Ray, Blue Knights
Karen A. Raffa Memorial Scholarship
- Lily Loughnane,Spirit of Atlanta
Jonnie's Goodguys
Jonnie’s Goodguys educates and advocates for aortic, heart, and connective tissue-related health issues. It was formed in honor of Star of Indiana member Jonathan Miller, who died at the age of 33 from an aortic dissection. Each selected performer earned a scholarship by researching their family’s health history and presenting to their corps about the importance of heart health and knowing your family history. They also created a unique project that tied together drum corps and the organization’s mission.
- Aiden Keller, Bluecoats
- Alexandra Rodriguez Vega,Crossmen
- Amari Lewis, Mandarins
- Ava Snyder, Phantom Regiment
- Bernardo Magallanes, Phantom Regiment
- Ethan Nelson, Santa Clara Vanguard
- Gustavo Cano, Mandarins
- Jessica Knull, Blue Stars
- Maya McBrayer, Mandarins
- Rebekah Reeves, Phantom Regiment
- Sam Adamson, Columbians
