We encourage dancers, singers, and instrumentalists to apply whether they are new to Balkan music, song, and dance (and our workshops) or veterans, have Balkan roots or not, whether they are professionals or amateurs. We are looking for people who will help us spread the joy of Balkan music and dance. We strongly encourage first-time attendees to apply.
Scholarship applicants must be individuals age 7 or older: beginning, intermediate, or advanced musicians, singers or dancers. First-time and returning attendees, including previous Balkan Music & Dance Workshop scholarship recipients, may apply. Ideal candidates will help the EEFC fulfill our mission and vision.
After you’ve read up on the scholarships and their requirements, click on the red Application tab below that applies to you: New (adult or child 12-17 who’s never been to any of our in-person events), Returning (adult or child 12-17—including previous scholarship recipient—who’s been to Balkan camp before), or Youth 7-11 (any child 7-11).
Through generous donations from our community, the Dick Crum/Kef Scholarship Fund enables awardees to attend our weekend BalkanFests with a full waiver of entry fees. These awards are given to new and returning attendees, to singers, dancers, and instrumentalists. Learn more about Dick Crum.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD DECISION CRITERIA:
Mission Engagement Potential (10 points possible)
Community Engagement Potential (10 points possible)
Financial Need (5 points possible)
Community Fit (10 points possible)
Total Possible Points: 35
2022 Application deadlines are:
Please fill out the application below, answering each question with a paragraph of 100 to 250 words. Because you can only submit the application form once, we suggest you compose your answers in a text-editing or word-processing program, then copy and paste them into the form below.
Please note that scholarships are awarded on the basis of written applications. CDs, websites, music samples, and the like are not reviewed during the decision process.
2022 Application deadlines are:
Please fill out the application below, answering each question with a paragraph of 100 to 250 words. Because you can only submit the application form once, we suggest you compose your answers in a text-editing or word-processing program, then copy and paste them into the form below.
Please note that scholarships are awarded on the basis of written applications. CDs, websites, music samples, and the like are not reviewed during the decision process.
2022 Application deadlines are:
Please fill out the application below, answering each question with a paragraph of 100 to 250 words. Because you can only submit the application form once, we suggest you compose your answers in a text-editing or word-processing program, then copy and paste them into the form below.
Please note that scholarships are awarded on the basis of written applications. CDs, websites, music samples, and the like are not reviewed during the decision process.
You don’t have to be an award-winning writer to do well in our application process. We’re looking for folks who give a thorough and honest effort, because that’s the kind of attitude that will maximize your experience at our events. You need to be willing to step out of your comfort zone, take the time to process and practice, and zero in on the details to learn in the midst of the intense and playful environment our events offer. Earnest effort is always well received, so do your best, and the Scholarship Committee looks forward to reviewing your applications.
Scholarships are sometimes the only way people can attend a workshop. Please consider donating to our scholarship funds. 100% of your donation goes toward bringing someone to a workshop to share your knowledge of and passion for Balkan music and dance. Thank you!
Read about past Scholars in Kef Times! You’ll find articles about each workshop’s recipients beginning with the Fall/Winter 2003-2004 issue.