Arrowbear Music Camp is committed to making camp accessible to as many young musicians as possible. In addition to camp-based discounts, families may wish to explore the following external scholarship and tuition-assistance resources to help offset the cost of camp.

 

Scholarships

 

Arrowbear Music Associates-

Arrowbear Music Associates offers summer camp scholarships. Applications open on February 1 and are typically due in late March. Most awards cover one-half to three-quarters of session tuition, with a limited number of full scholarships available. Scholarship recipients are selected based on a combination of financial need and musical merit.

https://www.arrowbearmusicassoc.org/

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Arrowhead Arts Association-

Arrowhead Arts offers summer camp scholarships for local San Bernardino Mountain residents, serving students in grades 4–12 from Crestline through Green Valley. Applications are due by April 30. Scholarships typically cover one-third of tuition for returning campers and two-thirds of tuition for first-time campers.

For questions, please contact Carol Labarrere at carol.labarrere@gmail.com.

https://www.arrowheadarts.org/

Application Form​

 

Arrowbear Cares Project-

In partnership with Harmony Project, Arrowbear Cares provides a limited number of full scholarships to help make the overnight summer music camp experience accessible to students who might not otherwise be able to attend due to financial barriers. If you are an interested Harmony Project Student, please contact Diane Shapiro at: diane.shapiro@gmail.com.

Donate to Arrowbear Cares

 

Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic-

Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic offers scholarships to Coachella Valley Students.

For information, please contact PSFoP at 760-341-1013

Application From

 

Additional Information

 

Music for All / Bands of America

Offers merit- and need-based scholarships for students participating in music education programs and summer camps.

The MusicLink Foundation

Provides summer music camp scholarships for eligible students who demonstrate financial need and are actively studying music.

State and Regional Music Teacher Associations

Many state or local music teacher organizations offer scholarships for students attending summer music programs. Families are encouraged to check with their private teacher or local association.

Civic Organizations

Rotary Clubs, Lions Clubs, and other service organizations occasionally provide youth enrichment scholarships.

 

Scholarship Search Tools

​Families may also find support through general scholarship databases by searching for music-related or arts education awards:

• Scholarships.com

• Bold.org

        (Search terms such as music education, arts enrichment, or summer camp may be helpful.)

 

Music Directors

Music directors interested in arranging a group discount for their students are encouraged to contact us to discuss available options.

 

Music directors who would like to award a partial camp scholarship to an honor group participant are also welcome to reach out for more information.