John Belushi Choral Scholarship

This application is for Fall 2026.

PURPOSE: The John Belushi Choral Scholarship supports a choral student at College of DuPage. Established in 1983 from private donations, this scholarship was formed in the name and memory of actor and comedian John Belushi and Second City, a Chicago-based comedic theater group.

Applicants must have the following criteria:
  • Applicants must be residents of District 502 (College of DuPage’s district)
  • Applicants must possess sufficient experience and background in the performing arts.
  • Applicants must answer supplemental questions regarding their choral experience.
  • Applicants must include two recommendations from educators and/or employers in order to complete the application process.
  • Applicants are responsible for communicating with recommenders to ensure materials are submitted prior to the scholarship deadline.
  • Final candidates are required to interview with the Choral faculty scholarship committee in order to be considered for this award.

Award
$500
Deadline
04/15/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. What voice part do you sing?
  2. What music ensembles or musical theater productions have you participated in during the last few years?
  3. Have you ever taken private lessons and, if so, for how long?
  4. What high school did you attend?
  5. Do you play any instruments?
  6. If awarded this scholarship, are you prepared to audition for and sing in one or more choral ensembles at College of DuPage?
  7. Final candidates are required to interview with the Choral faculty scholarship committee in order to be considered for this award.
  8. Recommendation Questionnaire
    • 1) Recommendation request: Please provide name and e-mail address of recommender
    • 2) Recommendation request: Please provide name and e-mail address of recommender
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