SCHOLARSHIPS
We believe no child should miss out on the opportunity and enrichment that music education provides!
NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS
The Scholarship Application Window Closes Aug. 24, 2025
2025-2026 DEADLINES:
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AUG. 24, 2025 — 2025-26 SEASON
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Students must register before applying for scholarships
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Students may apply for need-based scholarships once per term
AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS
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FULL SCHOLARSHIPS
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HALF SCHOLARSHIPS
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BRIDGE-THE-GAP SCHOLARSHIPS
Who Is Eligible?
Full, half and gap scholarships are available to YLJC youth and workshop students who show merit and whose families demonstrate financial need.
Merit-based scholarships are also available each term and are awarded at the discretion of YLJC's artistic director.
Are There Any Requirements?
To be eligible for a scholarship, students do not need to pay any fee to apply. However, if a student receives a scholarship from YLJC, they will be requested to write a thank-you letter to the donor who generously contributed to YLJC's scholarship fund. Additionally, there may be an opportunity for an in-person meeting with the donor.
Scholarship Process
Follow the instruction below to apply for a YLJC scholarship.
1. Click on the button below and fill out form
2. We will email you a scholarship application with instructions
3. FIll out the scholarship application
4. Email the application back to us — info@yljc.org
5. Scholarship acceptance/decline notifications are emailed to applicants ASAP
ALL INFORMATION IS STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL.
Please email info@yljc.org if you have questions about scholarships
Tuition Information
Tuition is paid by the acendemic year. There is also a reccurring monthly payment plan available.
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$1,250 for the acedemic year
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$25 non-refundable registration fee
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There are no class material fees
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Billing invoices are sent via email after ensemble placements. We accept check and credit cards. Families who have multiple students enrolled in the program will receive a 50% siblings discount on the tuition fee for the second student.
Thank You To Our Generous Scholarship Donors!
Mrs. Joan Jacobs and Dr. Irwin Jacobs - YLJC Jacobs Jazz Orchestra
Gina Kakos - Charles Kakos Scholarship
Patty Moises - Patricia Moises Scholarship
Marilyn K. James - Marilyn K. James Scholarship
Harry Matheny - Witt/Matheny Scholarship in Memory of Jerry Witt
Lederer Family - Margaret Lederer Scholarship
Judy and Neil Finn - Judy and Neil Finn Scholarship
Scott & Jenn Steele - Johnny Steele Scholarship
Brain and Amy Dyson - Zion Dyson Scholarship
William and Nancy Bamberger - Zion Dyson Scholarship
Kim and Mark Cullen - Kim and Mark Cullen Scholarship
Erin and Allan Kaspar - Erin and Allan Kaspar Scholarship
Sandra Lieberman - The Hamilton Loeb Scholarship
John H Borja - John H Borja Scholarship
Leslie Westbrook - Forrest Westbrook Spirit Awards For Private Instruction