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Ronald G. Pogorzelski and Lester D. Yankee Organ Scholar Program Hosting

The Ronald G. Pogorzelski and Lester D. Yankee Organ Scholar Program will offer a young person the opportunity to experience a ten-month paid internship within a significant music ministry program somewhere in the United States.  The program model is designed to include combined investments from AGO National Headquarters and a host church with an outstanding music program.  In total, the organ scholar will be offered a salary of at least $30,000, housing, and healthcare options.

Organ Scholar Program Overview

2025-2026 Ronald G. Pogorzelski and Lester D. Yankee Organ Scholar Host Application - Deadline: September 30, 2024

Application for prospective Host Institutions interested in sponsoring an Organ Scholar.

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Institution Address*
Contact Person for Institution*
Email address for Institution Contact*
Preferred Start Date
Preferred End Date

Music Department Questions:

Commitment to the Scholar:

Statement from the Mentor:

Statement from a Clergy Member:

Financial information:

Details of the Financial Commitment for the Scholar:

(The AGO will provide $20,000 towards the Organ Scholar's salary. Please indicate in box below the amount your institution will contribute to the Organ Scholar's salary. It must be at least $10,000 to ensure that the Organ Scholar will earn no less than $30,000.)
Healthcare*
Housing*

Signatures:

Agreement to terms and conditions*