Scholarship

JOSEPHINE FENTON GIFFORD SCHOLARSHIP FUND

The Josephine Fenton Gifford Scholarship Fund of The Mozart Club was established as a Trust Fund in 1925 by voluntary subscription of The Mozart Club members as a testimonial to Mrs. Josephine Fenton Gifford and to help young students with their musical education. Further gifts to the Scholarship Fund have been a bequest in the will of Mrs. Josephine Fenton Gifford and contributions from members and friends of The Mozart Club.

1. The fund heretofore provided by this club to be known as the “Josephine Fenton Gifford Scholarship Fund of The Mozart Club” together with such accretions thereto as may be added by direction of the Board of Trustees and from contributions made thereto, shall be kept separate and distinct from all funds and properties of this Club.

2. The Governing Board shall nominate a bank to be the repository for the Josephine Fenton Gifford Scholarship Fund.

3. The Governing Board shall have the authority to invest the fund most profitably (consult with experts if needed). All contributions to the Josephine Fenton Gifford Scholarship Fund shall be added to the principal of the fund. Only interest accrued from funds and dividends shall be disbursed to the scholarship winners. The chair of the Fund shall be authorized by the Governing Board to make disbursements. Funds from The Mozart Club treasury and Life Membership Fund may be added to the principal of the Josephine Fenton Gifford Scholarship Fund.

Applications for the Josephine Fenton Gifford Scholarship Application begin in February of the Academic year. Use the following form to submit 2025 scholarships.