Audrey C. Hurd String Scholarship
A dedicated volunteer musician of the Amherst Symphony Orchestra, Association Board Director and Women’s Committee Past-President, the ASO is privileged to have Audrey Hurd’s family honor her with this Annual $3000 String Scholarship.
Applications must be postmarked by February 20, 2026
Auditions will take place March 28, 2026
FASO/Williamsville Rotary Club Scholarship
Since 1986, the Friends Committee has offered an annual scholarship and in 1990, the Williamsville Rotary Club became a partner in this project. A portion of each member’s dues applies to the scholarship.
Applications must be postmarked by February 20, 2026
Auditions will take place March 28, 2026
Recipients
Audrey C. Hurd Scholarship Winners
2024 - Marc Vredenburg
2025 - Samuel Gugliuzza
FASO/Williamsville Rotary Club Winners
2024 - Paul Wittmer & Cade Wyles
2025 - Jonah McCormack
Valerie Heywood Scholarship
Valerie Heywood was a Principal Violist of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. She shared her passion for music as an educator, teaching privately and at local colleges and music camps. The ASO is privileged to have this Annual $2000 Scholarship.
Applications must be postmarked by February 20, 2026
Auditions will take place March 28, 2026
Valerie Heywood Scholarship Winners
2025 - Victoria Ieda