Scholarships

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Throughout our history NEFA has offered scholarship aid to youngsters for music lessons and summer music camps. In 2020 we were very happy to award three full tuition scholarships: one for the Ashokan Fiddle and Dance Camp; one for the Young Traditions Vermont Trad Camp; and one for the Summit School Trad Camp. It was very disappointing to all of us when all three of the camps had to be cancelled that summer. We were hopeful that our winners would be able to cash in their prizes when COVID-19 was more under control, and, finally this past summer, the camps opened up and we were able to award two scholarship to very deserving young fiddlers to go the 2023 Vermont Folklife Summer Trad Camp. 

To the extent that our finances allow, NEFA will always be eager to encourage and support young people and adults in developing their skills and discovering the joy that comes with making music.

Attending a Fiddle Meet

A requirement for receiving a scholarship from NEFA is that the applicants must attend and participate in at least one of our fiddle meets. These meets are casual, and students of all ability levels are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

Note to Fiddle Teachers

We hope you will encourage your students to apply to NEFA for scholarship aid, and we would be delighted to have you and your students show up at a NEFA meet anytime! 

Mail Applications to: 

Maxine Young
11 Westland Farm Road, 

So. Royalton, VT  05068

Email Jill Newton with questions.