Jazz drummer Curtis Nowosad auditioned for several masters programs in the United States in 2013, and was accepted to two prestigious New York institutions.



The Juilliard School offered Curtis Nowosad a scholarship equivalent to two-thirds of his tuition, the highest scholarship they award.



And the Manhattan School of Music accepted Curtis Nowosad as a fellow of the jazz institute, which means he would receive a full scholarship as well as many extra opportunities.