Alan Goodman Music Scholarship

UPDATED 2025/2026

The Alan Goodman Mesa Music Alumni Scholarship was endowed to provide opportunities for musicians at Mesa. Alan was first a student then an employee in the music department at Mesa for over a decade. In that time, he earned two music degrees and went on to earn his masters in Music Business & Industry, and now serves as Business Manager at KSDS Jazz 88.3 which broadcasts from City College. This scholarship is Alan’s way of staying connected with Mesa and giving back to the community that gave him so much.

As an avid guitar player, producer, live sound and recording engineer, Alan knows first-hand both the importance and the cost of having all the tools necessary to become a professional in the music industry. It is his hope that this scholarship will enable the purchase of instruments, hardware and/or software to help empower the next generation of students to achieve their musical dreams.

This scholarship is open to all musicians at Mesa. To be considered for this scholarship you:

  • Must be enrolled at least part time at Mesa College
  • Must have a demonstrated passion for music

Applicants may submit any of the following formats:

  • Song or audio piece (original or cover with meaning)
  • Short video (musical performance, spoken word, storytelling, documentary-style)
  • Essay or poem (personal growth, challenges, aspirations)
  • Visual art (with explanation)
  • Portfolio of academic, job-related, or creative work that you are especially proud of
  • Resume

Award funds will be disbursed:
Immediate release of full award (May)
Opportunity to renew this award in 2026-2027, contingent on funding and continued enrollment.

Award
$500.00
Deadline
02/17/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. 2025-2026 Additional Questions
    • Are you a first-generation college student? (No parent/guardian has completed a four-year college degree)
    • Do you have access to mental health support when you need it?
    • Do you have caregiving responsibilities for others (children, siblings, parents, grandparents, or other family members)?
    • Do you have reliable access to a computer and internet for completing coursework?
    • Do you serve as a translator or interpreter for friends, family, or community members?
    • Have you completed a FASFA on file at Mesa? If so, please respond “yes”, If not, please describe your financial needs and the degree to which your financial circumstances have impacted your ability to access and persist in college.
    • Have you or an immediate family member been impacted by the justice system?
    • How many hours do you typically work a week?
    • How reliable is your access to transportation for getting to school, work, or appointments?
    • In the past year, how often have you worried about having enough food?
    • Is English your first language?
    • Which best describes your current housing situation?
  2. 2025: APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS - This is an open application, which means that you are given the scoring rubric that reviewers use to make award decisions. From there, you are encouraged to submit any information you feel best shines a light on you. This is your chance to tell your story in any way that you think speaks to your strengths. We encourage you to consider submitting items that you have already created or are currently working on (to protect your time!). Think of places where you are already sharing your voice and perspective (social media, assignments, work activities, or creative projects).
  3. 2025: RUBRIC REVIEW - Please review the scoring rubric. This is the exact tool that will be used for reviewers to score and rank applicants. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WZuuRLI4BtJorKtEUF0pL0DORkGPS3jt/view?usp=sharing
  4. 2025: APPLICATION SUBMISSION: Given the scoring rubric, please use this section to submit any materials you would like reviewers to see. This is your chance to tell your story in any way that you think speaks to your strengths. We encourage you to consider submitting items that you have already created or are currently working on (to protect your time!) Think of places that you are already sharing your voice and perspective (social media, assignments, work activities, or creative projects). Please refer to this application instructions video: https://us06web.zoom.us/clips/share/fulGcbcnTOS8rmc5z_BZiA or the description of this opportunity for submission examples. PDF files and URL links are accepted.
    • You may upload a PDF here
    • You may upload a URL link here
  5. 2025: Please share one audio or video recording that showcases your musical talents. The committee would like to know your connection with music, what music means to you, your musical history and future musical goals.
  6. 2025: *OPTIONAL* Please share how the funds from this scholarship will help you overcome your current musical obstacles. This can include your current setup and what you will purchase with the scholarship funds, and the impact on helping you reach the next level of musicality and achieving your musical vision. Max 250 words
  7. 2025: *OPTIONAL* Please share your most memorable experience(s) with music at Mesa. This can be related to a music class, concert or performance (as the performer or as an audience member), the music department in general, or any other music-related experience that has a connection to Mesa College. Max 250 words
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