DEFFA offers a $350 scholarship each year to one Maine DEFFA member applying to a summer music/dance camp session. The funds for this scholarship are generated by the annual DEFFA FUNraiser dance and by the support of our members. Some camps that may be of interest include: Pinewoods or any other CDSS camp (any session) , Maine Fiddle Camp (not just for Fiddles), or Mainewoods Dance Camp. Details for dates, applications, and additional scholarship opportunities may be found on the individual camps’ websites. If any of these camps turn into virtual sessions this summer, our scholarship may be used for that as well.
If you are selected to receive DEFFA’s scholarship, and you are applying to a CDSS camp session , you may also be eligible for an affiliate matching scholarship from CDSS (likely, but not guaranteed). If CDSS does not have matching funds for some reason, DEFFA will still offer the $350 scholarship for the chosen applicant. This opportunity is available to our members because DEFFA is an affiliate member of CDSS.
Additional financial assistance may also be available from CDSS through camp work scholarships and other named scholarships, including the New Generation Initiative offered in conjunction with Pinewoods Camp to support and mentor younger dancers and musicians.
WHO SHOULD APPLY
We give preference to up and coming leaders, musicians, callers, or administrators – someone who would be enriched by the experience, who will put into action what they learn, and who has a commitment to furthering DEFFA’s mission. DEFFA’s Scholarship Committee will choose from the applicants based on that commitment.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Complete and submit the Application Form online (below) or print and fill out the PDF version and return a scanned copy via email to [email protected]
DEADLINE: CDSS camp registration is now open, and they will start issuing acceptances and distributing their scholarship funds March 21, 2022. (n.b. some programs have a March 15 deadline.) If you hope for a matching CDSS grant, please apply to DEFFA by MARCH 11, so we can determine a DEFFA scholarship recipient and fill out the appropriate CDSS form before their funds are distributed. If a DEFFA applicant has not been approved by the time CDSS distributes their scholarships, we will continue to accept applications for all camps until one has been approved, or May 30th.
Questions? Email : [email protected]