Apply For NNSF

Before starting your application, make sure you meet these eligibility requirements.

• You must be a high school student (grades 9-12)

• You must be a US citizen/permanent resident

• You must reside in the tri-state area (NJ, NY, CT)

Application Requirements:

• Solo Performance

  • Please submit a video of a solo performance with your preferred instrument, taken within the last 12 months, with or without accompaniment. The recommended time range for the video is 1-3 minutes. You can also use an excerpt of a piece if it does not fit the time range. This does not have to be a professional recording — in fact, it is recommended that you use your phone to record.

• Short Answer

  • Briefly describe how the NNSF scholarship will benefit you, and any future goals that the scholarship may assist in. (Max 100 words)

Timeline:

• 1/31/24: Applications due

• 2/20/24: Scholarship recipients notified via email