Access/VSA International Young Musicians Program

Each year outstanding young musicians with disabilities from around the world are selected to receive the VSA International Young Musicians Award. This program is open to soloists and ensembles of any instrument or genre including classical, jazz, Hip Hop, rock and more!

In addition to receiving a $2,000 award, these talented young musicians (ages 14-25) participate in professional development and performance opportunities.

This program is open to U.S. and international musicians (soloists or ensembles) of any genre or instrument, including voice. Multiple winners will be selected by a panel of music professionals.

The program includes:
- Sessions with a professional mentor
- Performance at the Kennedy Center
- Exclusive workshops covering key music business-related topics
- Networking opportunities

The application asks for some basic contact information, a short statement (no more than 250 words) about your musical background and why you feel you would benefit from the program, and 3 videos of you performing.