2010 Scholarships  
Foster Music Camps

A  number of scholarships are available to attend Stephen Collins Foster Music Camps. Scholarships are available to all camps.

All scholarship applicants must be registered for the camp of their choice for consideration. Scholarship funds are given based on musical ability provided through audition material. Please take time and present a quality recording of ligitimate literature when applying. If you have questions on what material is acceptable please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for further assistance.

New this Year: If you are in need of financial assistance please be sure to look at the Financial Assistance information page.

Foster Music Camp Scholarship Applications
Print Vocal Scholarship Application as a PDF
Print Instrumental Scholarship Application as a PDF
Print Piano Scholarship Application as a PDF

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
A number of scholarships in amounts ranging from $25 to full tuition are available to outstanding, solo-chair quality instrumentalists and out-standing vocalists who desire to attend  Stephen Collins Foster Music Camp. The scholarships are awarded according to the following priority: (1) to students who play an instrument needed to complete camp instrumentation or voicing; (2) to students who exhibit extraordinary skill in performance and could benefit themselves and the camp by attendance; (3) on the basis of financial need for those students who do not necessarily fall into categories #1 and #2 above, but those whose presence at the camp would be mutually beneficial.

TYPES OF SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships to the Foster Music Camp are of three types: (1) Institutional scholarships from the Stephen Foster Music Camp; (2) Scholarships from the National Federation of Music Clubs and/or Kentucky Federated Music Clubs; (3) Scholarships presented by your local P.T.A. or Band or Orchestra Booster groups.

School groups wishing to sponsor a student to attend Stephen Collins Foster Music Camp should write for information about the procedures for such an award.

ELIGIBILITY
Any campers is eligible to apply for scholarship assistance. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of the priorities indicated above. Campers must register for camp and pay their deposit before applying for a scholarship.  

APPLYING FOR SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE
1. Persons desiring scholarship assistance should complete and return the enclosed form. A live or tape-recorded audition is required. See below.
2. Scholarship applicants must be accepted as a camper before any decisions can be made concerning scholarships. Include the appropriate deposit.

DEADLINE
The deadline for scholarship applications and completion of audition or submission of tape is May 1st  although special cases may be considered after that date.

DECISIONS ON SCHOLARSHIPS
Decisions on scholarships will be made no later than the week of May 15th. Recipients will be notified in writing and/or email  of their selection during that week. Once notified scholarship recipients must "accept" their scholarship and confirm that they will be attending camp.

AUDITION PROCEDURES FOR STEPHEN COLLINS FOSTER MUSIC CAMP
1. Auditions are required for scholarship assistance. These may be made in person on the Eastern campus or by sending a tape recording.
2. Auditions on campus may be arranged by writing (preferably by e-mail)

Foster Music Camps
Department of Music
Eastern Kentucky University
521 Lancaster Ave.
Richmond, KY 40475.

3. Persons desiring to send tape recordings should do so as soon as possible but before May 1. Audio cassette, CDs, or DVD's will be accepted. Try to use a good quality recorder and microphone to assure as good a quality tape as possible.

4. Announce at the beginning of the tape your name and the selections you will be performing. Example: This is John Jones from Hayes High School, playing "Concerto in D Major for French Horn and Orchestra." Please list selections on outside of tape box. Also include name and address on tape box.

5. Audition material for either an on-campus audition or a tape audition should consist two short works demonstrating your best skills. There are no specific music literature requirements. It is highly encouraged to choose contrasting pieces for your recording/audition. For example a slower melodic work  followed by a faster more technique work would best. If you have questions regarding the requirements for your particular instrument or situation please email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   

REMEMBER THE DEADLINE FOR ALL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS AND RECORDINGS IS MAY 1st.

6. Send all audition material(application and recording) to:

Foster Music Camp
Department of Music
Eastern Kentucky University
521 Lancaster Ave.
Richmond, KY 40475 -3102

Be certain you have sent an application and deposit. You must be
accepted for attendance before a scholarship can be awarded.