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Individual Music Scholarships
SPRING 2025
● open to all rising 3rd-9th graders
● can be used to supplement costs of camp/lessons or instrument rental fees

Application packets must contain the following:

Fully completed application form 

A 100-word essay (3-5 sentences) explaining why you would like to win this scholarship and how you would use it in the YAM program. (written by the applicant)

​One character reference letter from an adult that is not a family member. 


This scholarship is offered by the POSAM (Preserving Our Southern Appalachian Music) Board. The POSAM Board
Scholarship Committee wants to help local children have more affordable training in learning to play Old-Time/Bluegrass music on acoustic instruments including guitar, mandolin, fiddle, and banjo.

​Applicants that are selected will receive a scholarship in the amount of $100.00. This voucher may be applied to
summer camp, after-school program, or evening programs.The funds from the scholarship are paid directly to the
program or camp. Earnings must be used within one year or will be forfeited to the Scholarship Committee for
reallocation.

Eligibility:
Plans to enroll as a participant in the Summer Camp, After-School Program or Evening Music Program for SUMMER/FALL 2025.

The Scholarship committee will consider character, commitment, attitude, and need.

Application packets must be completed/returned by Friday, May 2, 2025

​Winners will be announced by May 9th.

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