The Access/VSA International Young Musicians Program is open to U.S. and international musicians of any genre or instrument, including voice. Multiple winners will be selected by a panel of industry professionals. Annually since 1984, outstanding musicians with disabilities from around the world have been selected to participate in the Access/VSA International Young Musicians Program. This opportunity is open to musicians performing using any instrument or in any genre including classical, jazz, hip-hop, rock and more!
Scholarship Details
- Multiple musicians are selected annually
- Selected participants receive financial stipends
- Open to musicians performing in any genre, including classical, jazz, hip-hop, rock, and others
- Welcomes performers using any musical instrument, including voice
- Provides individual sessions with professional mentors
- Includes performance opportunities for selected musicians
- Offers exclusive workshops covering music business and career development topics
- Provides networking opportunities with music industry professionals
- Recipients are selected by a panel of industry professionals
- Part of the Jean Kennedy Smith Arts and Disability Program
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a musician with a disability
- Must be between 14 and 25 years old
- Open to musicians from the United States and other countries
- May perform in any musical genre or on any instrument, including voice
- Must demonstrate outstanding musical talent and potential
Application Process
- Review the Access/VSA International Young Musicians Program eligibility requirements and current application instructions.
- Complete the program application with information about your musical background and experience.
- Prepare and submit any requested materials demonstrating your musical abilities and accomplishments.
- Submit the completed application by the published deadline.
- Applications are evaluated by a panel of music industry professionals, who select multiple participants.
- Selected musicians participate in mentorship sessions, professional development workshops, networking activities, and performance opportunities.
Since 1984, outstanding disabled musicians from around the world have been selected to participate in the Access/VSA International Young Musicians Program. In addition to receiving financial stipends, these talented young musicians (ages 14-25) participate in professional development workshops, networking events, and performance opportunities.
