Americana Music Academy’s (AMA) mission is to teach, enrich, and support the advancement of all forms of American roots music and its influences, and to encourage creative musicianship among our community members. When funds are available, AMA seeks to help those not financially able to pursue music instruction by awarding a limited number of scholarships. The AMA Scholarship Committee reviews scholarship applications in January and July. Those whose applications are approved are awarded a partial or full scholarship for a six-month period for up to $120 per month. 

Scholarship applications are due at 11:59 p.m. on December 31, 2024.

Applications will be reviewed by the Scholarship Committee in early January, and awards will be announced during the week of January 13, 2025. 

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Adults and Students 9th – 12th grade: Apply here

Children ages kindergarten – 8th grade: Apply here 

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For returning applicants: Former scholarship recipients are eligible to apply again to renew their award. Please note that students must request a recommendation from their teacher in addition to your own application.

For new applicants: If you do not already have an instructor, please email americanamusicacademy@gmail.com to arrange a no-charge trial lesson with one of our teachers. The Scholarship Committee also encourages new applicants to submit a letter of recommendation from a non-family member speaking to one or more of the following: the applicant’s musical interest or aptitude, applicant’s personal character, applicant’s community involvement, applicant’s financial need. Letters of recommendation can be submitted to christy@amamusic.org.

When reviewing applications, the Scholarship Committee primarily considers the applicant’s financial need, the instructor’s feedback about the applicant, and the applicant’s stated reasons for pursuing music lessons.