Kennedy Center VSA Young Soloists Award

Scholarship Sponsored by Kennedy Center

To be eligible to enter the VSA International Young Soloists Competition you must meet all of the following criteria:

A) This competition is open to Domestic Applicants (U.S. citizens and legal residents of the U.S.); and International Applicants (non-U.S. citizens, including citizens of other countries living in the U.S. such as those on student visas.)

B) Entries be either a Soloist (instrumental or vocal) or an Ensemble (instrumental or vocal) of two (2) to five (5) members, such as rock bands, chamber ensembles, and choral groups.

C) For ensembles to be eligible, at least one musician must have a disability, and all members must be between the ages of 14-25.

D) Entrants must be a musician with a disability.

E) Entrants must be age 14-25. Applicants must not be younger than 14 or older than 25 at the time of the application deadline (February 28, 2022). All members of an ensemble must meet the age requirement in order to be eligible.

F) Previous winners of the VSA International Young Soloists Competition may not apply. Applicants are welcome to apply every year until they win or age out of the competition.

G) If selected, winners must be present for all workshops, rehearsals, and performances in order to accept the award. Performance and professional development opportunities will take place virtually and/or in-person as conditions allow.