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CSOL Scholarship Program Overview

One of the most important ways the Charleston Symphony Orchestra League supports the Charleston Symphony in its mission to provide educational opportunities to youth in the Tri County area is through the CSOL Youth Scholarship Program. Every spring, after an application/audition process, the CSOL awards over $30,000 to children and youth residing in Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties. These awards, varying in amount, allow students ages 10 years through 11th grade to attend music camps, festivals, or to take summer music lessons. For graduating seniors who plan to major in music in an accredited program, either in performance, education, therapy, conducting, or technology, awards are available, currently ranging from $3000-$5000. Over the past 20 years, the CSOL has awarded over $700,000 in Scholarships.

CSOL Youth Scholarship Applications for the 2026-2027 year will be available here beginning November 16, 2026.

Deadline for submission of these applications is January 18, 2027.

SCHOLARSHIPS

College Scholarships

Scholarships of $3,000 each are available for graduating seniors who plan to major in music performance, composition, or education.

CSO Musician Summer Study Grants

Up to $5,000 is awarded each year to the members of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra.

The David and Karen Stahl Memorial College Scholarship

$5,000 is awarded to the highest scoring applicant for a college scholarship.

Summer Study Scholarships

Varying amounts are awarded to students age 10 through 11th grade to support participation in summer music camps, festivals or private lessons.