Robert C.J. Traub Memorial Scholarship
The Robert C.J. Traub Memorial Scholarship Travel Fund began in 1956. The purpose of the Scholarship is to contribute to the general cultural enrichment of the recipients and not primarily to advancement of their technical education in art or music.
The Traub judging panel is comprised of BHS teachers, administrators, and Ms. Lucy Bates. Ms. Bates, granddaughter of C.J. Traub and his wife, Elizabeth, established the scholarship over 50 years ago to benefit Bloomfield Hills students. Ms. Bates travels from her home in California to Bloomfield each year to be involved in the art and music adjudication and awarding of the scholarships.
The initial fund was created by a gift with the Fund to continue in perpetuity. Each year, all the income realized from the trust fund is distributed equally among the winners. In 1957, the first year of Traub competition, the fund provided two scholarships of $700. Since 1999, four scholarships have been awarded, two at Lahser and two at Andover. This year, Bloomfield Hills High School awarded a $7,500 scholarship to each of the winning candidates, one in art and one in music.
Important Dates
Traub Dates and Deadlines |
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Applications available |
February 15, 2024 |
Applications due |
March 15, 2024 |
Art Display Set-up |
April 17, 2024 |
Music Adjudication |
April 25, 2024 |
Art Adjudication |
April 26, 2024 |
Assembly/Reception |
April 29, 2024 |
Art Display Takedown |
May 1, 2024 |
Traub News & Updates
2023 Traub winner, Minglu, recounts a two-week journey through Ireland, beginning in Dublin, where they immersed themselves in the country's rich musical and historical tapestry.
Many congratulations to the following Bloomfield Hills High School 12th grade students for being named this year’s Traub Award recipients: Art Award Winner: Thalia Pierre; Music Award Winner: Minglu Jiang; Art Alternate: Thomas Rascol; and Music Alternate: Henry Jackson.
Bloomfield Hills High School is proud to announce the Music and Art winners and alternates for the 2022 Traub Awards: Amalia Liakonis (Art); Samantha Bekolay (Music); Isabella Brown (Art Alternate); and Isabella Ashtari (Music Alternate).
Many congratulations to the following exceptional BHHS students for being named this year’s Traub Award recipients: Art Award Winner: Carly Finerty, Music Award Winner: Joey Rankin; Art Alternate: Henry Earls, and Music Alternate: Jaidan Montgomery.