“The diversity of the University of Miami’s music program, combined with the wonderful scholarship package, made all the difference in my choosing to stay in Florida. I can’t say enough about the quality of the program.”

-- Toni Casamassina, B.M. '04

Scholarships are essential in attracting top students to the Frost School of Music. They also provide one of the most important giving opportunities for donors.

“My education changed my life and made my career what it is today. I am a big supporter of education and I wanted to give back to a fund that would help others, like it helped me when I was a student. There are a lot of people with the skills, talent, and devotion to educate themselves and succeed, but may not have the financial assistance to make their dream come true. Scholarships boost confidence.”

-- Jon Secada, a two-time Grammy award-winning artist, received his bachelor and master’s degrees from the University of Miami Frost School of Music. Secada continues to support and invest in student scholarships at the Frost School.

Once an endowed scholarship has been awarded, the University will provide the donor with an annual report, including information about the student recipient(s) and the status of the endowment. In addition, the University will provide opportunities for one-on-one meetings between the donor and the student(s) at an annual scholarship donor recognition event. Because endowed funds last in perpetuity, one of the most gratifying aspects of creating an endowed scholarship is the opportunity to support generations of bright, talented, and enthusiastic students.

"Don't follow trends-be true to yourself. You need to find your own voice."

-- Bruce Hornsby, B.M. '77

An endowed gift is one that the Frost School of Music holds in perpetuity. The gift is invested and only a portion of its average annual investment return is used for purposes specified by the donor. To guard against the eroding consequences of inflation, the remaining investment return is added to the principal. The goal is to ensure that the principal maintains its value over time. Thus, a donor who creates an endowed gift today can be confident that it will grow and continue to support the Frost School in years to come.