Honoring the memory of John Stites and his passion for jazz music

Honoring the memory of John Stites and his passion for jazz music

Apply for a 2025 John Stites Jazz Award February 15!

John Stites Jazz Awards (JSJA)

Beginning in 2024, the John Stites Jazz Artist Organization will only offer John Stites Artistic Development Awards. This will allow the JSJAO to focus on John’ primary objective – advancing the careers of innovative established and emerging jazz musicians who need funding to enhance their musicianship and broaden their career opportunities.

Apply for a JSJA Artistic Development Award

John Stites Jazz Artistic Development Awards

Who Can Apply for a JSJA Artistic Development Award?

When Can I Apply and When Will I Know if I Won?

There will be 1 award cycle each year:

What expenses are covered?

What expenses are NOT ELIGIBLE for reimbursement?

Why would my application be declared ineligible and NOT scored?

Funding information (2025)

How Do I Apply?

Apply online by selecting the Artistic Development Award link below.  The application process is conducted through SmarterSelect, a third-party site, to ensure confidentiality and impartiality. After you submit your application, you will receive an email and/or text from SmarterSelect acknowledging that it was received.

Application forms for 2025 will be available on February 15.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have additional questions regarding the application process, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions page or submit your question using the contact form.

Apply for a JSJA Artistic Development Award HERE

Note: You MUST answer the prequalifying questions correctly to access the application form.

John was kind and patient with great attention to details. He loved good music of all sorts...

Joel Mabus

The John Stites Jazz Awards (JSJA) are funded by the John Stites Jazz Artist Organization.

The organization funds advanced studies for emerging jazz musicians, as well as personal development projects which enhance their career opportunities.