The mission of the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program includes a commitment to provide financial aid, where needed, for talented young artists from diverse backgrounds. Because we are a private non-profit educational institution, scholarships are awarded from funds donated specifically for that purpose. All awards are based on the following criteria:

1) Financial need of the student
2) Talent of the student in a specific arts area
3) Need of the program to strengthen a particular ensemble or production

Although the majority of donated funds may be used to help any qualifying student, some funds are restricted to the following groups:

Gifted and Talented Students 8–18 years of age who are identified as Gifted/Talented or who are enrolled in a Gifted/Talented program are eligible to apply for these endowed funds.
Native American. Students 9–12 years of age and of Native American ancestry may apply for these funds donated by an anonymous foundation.

Female High School Students from Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Very limited funding available.

Size of Award
In general, the maximum award that may be granted is half the cost of tuition, room and board for one Children’s Center, Junior Artist or Youth two-week course. In rare circumstances, a larger award may be granted to students with exceptional financial need. Idyllwild Arts does not offer financial aid for adult programs.

Scholarship Application Procedure
1) Apply for admission to the Summer Program by completing the enclosed registration form and sending it with the $25 application fee and $225 deposit for each course to:

Idyllwild Arts Summer Registrar
P.O. Box 38
Idyllwild, CA 92549

2) Check the "Scholarship" box on the registration form. Scholarship information will be mailed to you.

3) Complete and return the required information as quickly as possible. Beginning in March, awards are made on a first come, first served basis. Applications will not be considered until all required information has been received by the school.

Notification of awards is made by mail or telephone.

Please note:
If your attendance at the Summer Program is dependent upon receiving a scholarship and we are unable to grant your request, your $225 deposit will be refunded.