Scholarship Information 

Chorus America Conference Scholarships cover full registration fees for Conference. We are pleased to offer the following scholarship opportunities for the 2026 Chorus America Conference: 

First Time Conference Attendee Scholarship (5)

Who can apply: Anyone attending Conference in-person for the first time.  

Individuals who have previously attended our Virtual Conference but not an in-person Conference are eligible for this scholarship.  

Minneapolis-Based Attendee Scholarship (4)

Who can apply: Anyone attending Conference who is based in Minneapolis.

Minnesota-Based Attendee Scholarship (10)

Who can apply: Anyone attending Conference who is based in Minnesota. 

Scholarships will cover full registration fees for Conference, not including special ticketed events.

Scholarship applications are now closed. Recipients will be notified by April 10th.

Application Information 

In addition to contact and eligibility information, the application includes the following two questions: 

• How will attending the Annual Conference further your future career or educational goals?
• How will attending the Annual Conference benefit your chorus, school, and/or community? 

Evaluation Criteria 

Applications will be reviewed and scored based on the Conference Scholarship Rubric, which can be viewed by clicking here. 

We encourage students and choral leaders of all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who identify as belonging to historically marginalized groups. Diverse perspectives and accessible participation at our Conference are key parts of Chorus America’s ongoing commitment to access, diversity, equity, and inclusion in the choral field. 

Questions? Please contact Vale Southard, membership & grants manager, at [email protected]. 

We are deeply grateful to the Popplestone Foundation for their generous support of Chorus America Conference scholarships. 

Scholarships for Minnesota- and Minneapolis-based choral leaders are supported with generous funding from the Minnesota State Arts Board and the Minneapolis Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs.