The Emerson Scholars Program offers talented high school musicians the opportunity for a full-tuition scholarship towards intensive study at Interlochen Arts Camp. Every year, Emerson scholarships are awarded to 52 students. Awards are based on the strength of a student's experience and audition.

Musicians who excel in the following instruments are eligible for Emerson Auditions: orchestral strings, harp, woodwinds, brass and percussion.

Eligibility

The Emerson Scholarship is available to:

• Applicants currently eligible for the high school division
• Applicants auditioning for Orchestral and Wind Ensemble and Harp programs only
• Applicants who are residents of the United States
• New in 2009: musicians who have previously received the Emerson Scholarship may reapply

How to apply:

• Check the appropriate box under "Emerson Scholars Program" on your Application for Admission. It must be postmarked or submitted online by February 1, 2009.
• Add "Emerson Program" to the label on your audition recording. Students applying for Emerson Scholarships are encouraged to submit audition materials on DVD.
• Include a short resume listing honors, awards, orchestral/band experience and a repertoire list. Also include a list of private instructors with whom you have studied.
• Provide contact information for your current teacher.

Students who apply for the Emerson Scholarship but are not selected may still apply for financial aid by completing the Financial Information portion of the Application for Admission. Scholarship recipients will be announced no later than April 1, 2009.