NYC Gazette

Juilliard recently announced the establishment of several new scholarships thanks to the generosity of various donors. The scholarships will benefit students in the 2023–24 academic year and beyond.

The Anne L. Bernstein Scholarship in Drama was endowed through a gift from the estate of Anne L. Bernstein, a loyal supporter of Juilliard’s drama program. This scholarship honors her legacy and contribution to the arts.

Eliane Bukantz, a longtime Juilliard supporter, made it possible for the drama MFA program to offer tuition-free education through a gift from her estate.

Stuart Coleman and Meryl S. Rosofsky established a current-use scholarship to support a dance student over the next three years, furthering Juilliard's commitment to arts education.

Dudley and Michael Del Balso, known for their support of the performing arts, created the Del Balso Family College Scholarship to assist Juilliard students and uphold the institution's mission.

Jesse Fink commemorated his late parents with the Milton and Helen Fink Scholarship, benefiting students in music education. Milton Fink, a dedicated music educator, left a lasting impact on the New York City public schools.

Michael S. Gallo's gift from his estate established a music scholarship at Juilliard, reflecting his lifelong dedication to music education.

Karolyn Kirksey Holler, a music enthusiast from California, endowed a scholarship for keyboard students at Juilliard through her estate.

Mark Hsiao and Howard Koeppel, both avid supporters of the arts, contributed to scholarship initiatives at Juilliard.

The Jacques and Margot W. Kohn Foundation's establishment of four full-tuition fellowships for drama master’s students in their second year was crucial in Juilliard's journey towards a tuition-free drama MFA program.

Mary and Dan Riew, advocates for music and the arts, are providing scholarship support for a student in the upcoming academic year, showcasing their belief in the transformative power of the arts.

For further information on these scholarships, individuals are encouraged to reach out to Irene Elias, the stewardship manager, at [email protected] or (212) 799-5000, ext. 309.