The Stanley Clarke Foundation will award the prestigious 2011 scholarships to two of five very talented finalists from high schools across Los Angeles. Each finalist will perform live on MI's Main Stage for Stanley and a panel of celebrity and industry judges. Musicians' Institute scholarships of $12,000 will be awarded to each of the top two performers. The evening will also include an onstage jam session with Stanley Clarke and the other celebrity judges. While the event is free to the public, donations are encouraged!

The complete list of judges for the Foundation face-off are: Bunny Brunnel; Ronald Bruner, Jr.; Stanley Clarke; George Duke; Larry Dunn; Luisa Dunn; Howard Hewett; Jimmy Paxson; Percee P; Greg Philingains; Ruslan Sirota; Doug Webb; Verdine White; and more (list in formation). Previous guests have included Stevie Wonder, Bela Fleck, Flea, Al Di Meola and others, so some surprise appearances may be in store!