Julia R.
Manual R.
Manual R.
14, from Chicago, holds a 3.8 GPA. She loves swimming and singing. She appeared in her first dance recital at age four. She hopes to dance with NY Ballet. Your monthly donation can help her reach this goal.
Manual R.
Manual R.
Manual R.
15, from Madrid, maintains a 3.5 GPA. He was raised by a single parent. He plans to study cinematography and build a career in film. His long-term goal is to work for National Geographic. Your monthly support can move him closer to that future.
Sara R.
Manual R.
Sara R.
16, from Minnesota, maintains a 3.9 GPA. She played Annie in a school production at age ten. Her family has deep roots in theater. She plans to perform on Broadway. Your monthly support can help make this goal a reality.
Max R.
Carlos S.
Sara R.
16, from Los Angeles, holds a perfect 4.0 GPA and served as his high school’s president. He plans a career in sports broadcasting with a television network. Together, we can help him get there.
Annie R.
Carlos S.
Carlos S.
15, from Canada, attends a leading boarding arts high school in the United States. She keeps a 4.0 GPA in arts and academics and was named class valedictorian. Your financial help can make Annie’s future possible.
Carlos S.
Carlos S.
Carlos S.
15, from Costa Rica, holds a 3.7 GPA and earned admission to a U.S. Conservatory. A self-taught musician, he built a large following on social media. He plans to work as a studio musician. Please consider a monthly donation to make Carlos's future a reality.
ABOUT OUR FOUNDATION
The Nick Manoloff Foundation for the Arts and Higher Education, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, honors the extraordinary legacy of Nick Manoloff, a pioneering music educator, composer, and inventor whose instructional methods influenced legends like B.B. King. By operating as a professional intermediary, we connect donor capital directly with institutions nationwide to support talented youth. We are dedicated to preserving a rich heritage of artistic excellence and empowering the next generation of creative leaders.
Empowering Future Leaders
Through receiving donations and grants, the Nick Manoloff Foundation enables our partner institutions to offer scholarships and financial aid. Our primary focus is on exceptional students ages 5 to 17 and ensuring that talented youth have access to the resources they need, allowing them to focus on learning and achieving their full potential.
Stand with us to provide vital resources that empower the next generation of artistic leaders.
Supported Programs
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
Creative writing, rooted in humanity’s long tradition of storytelling, has shaped cultures, inspired thought, and continues to connect and move people through imaginative expression.
Dance
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
Dance, as one of humanity’s oldest and most expressive art forms, has reflected cultural stories and societal changes throughout history, connecting us to a shared heritage.
Dramatic Arts
Creative Writing
Fashion Design
Drama has long captivated audiences by reflecting human experiences, with its roots tracing back to ancient cultures that shaped the foundation of the dramatic arts.
Fashion Design
Film & Digital Media
Fashion Design
Fashion design began in ancient times as a form of storytelling, where clothing reflected society, climate, and beliefs long before modern trends and runways emerged.
Film & Digital Media
Film & Digital Media
Film & Digital Media
Film and digital media reshaped storytelling across cultures, and their history explains their lasting power in entertainment and information.
Music
Film & Digital Media
Film & Digital Media
Music, a universal language across cultures, has evolved from ancient rhythms to digital symphonies, reflecting social change and human experience along the way.
Science
Visual Arts
Technology
Science and higher education have evolved together through centuries of curiosity and discovery, shaping today’s research, universities, and ways of learning.
Technology
Visual Arts
Technology
Computer Science powers the technology all around us, and exploring its core principles reveals what makes this essential field function and thrive.
Visual Arts
Visual Arts
Visual Arts
From ancient cave paintings to modern animation, visual arts have shaped culture, shared stories, and continue to influence how we see and connect with the world.