Steve Popovich Scholarship Fund

Steve Popovich, the late Cleveland International Records founder, played a monstrous role in the careers of artists ranging from Meat Loaf to Michael Jackson, and many more. In memory of Steve Popovich’s lifetime of work and encouragement of young artists, the Steve Popovich Foundation created this scholarship to encourage young
people to find their way in the music and recording arts industry. Steve Popovich has been described as having “coal dust in his veins and kielbasa in his soul” for his blue collar
integrity in discovering and promoting artists from polka legend Frank Yankovic to Bruce Springsteen, Johnny Cash, and Barbra Streisand. He started his career at CBS Records as the youngest ever head of Promotion at the age of 26. His storied career at multiple recording companies has impacted an enormous array of artists from almost every genre of music, winning Grammys and virtually every conceivable award in the business. Over the course of his career, Popovich encouraged aspiring singer/songwriters, musicians and producers to follow their
dreams. His driving motto was “Be stubbornly passionate about your beliefs”. This scholarship will continue his legacy by helping young individuals who are enrolled in a music program at Tri-C, to help support the music making of tomorrow.
Criteria:
• 2.5 GPA
• Resident of Northeast Ohio
• Majoring in Music or Recording Arts Technology
• Applicants must submit an essay of 750 words or less that:
o Describes the candidate’s musical background and music education goals, and explain how the
Steve Popovich Scholarship would help the candidate achieve these goals.