Scholarship Program
Brooklyn Arts Music Academy offers need‑based scholarships in Wilmington, NC, for music lessons. Each scholarship provides support for one full year, from September to August.
Key Dates
Application opens: July 1, 2025
Deadline: July 31, 2025
Award notifications: August 29, 2025
Scholarships for Music Lessons
Brooklyn Arts Music Academy scholarships are part of our Music is Life! program and are designed to make music lessons accessible to Wilmington families.
Award decisions are made by the BAMA Board of Directors' Scholarship Committee and may be full or partial scholarships. Each music lessons scholarship includes individual and group music lessons. You do not need to own an instrument to apply. If your child is awarded a scholarship, we can also provide an instrument (violin, viola, cello, harp, or keyboard) and music lesson books for use during their enrollment in lessons. Ownership of musical instruments remains with Brooklyn Arts Music Academy.
Continuation of the award through the academic year is contingent upon:
Regular attendance at individual lessons and monthly group classes. More than two excused absences may result in the termination of assistance.
Reasonable progress in lessons that reflects regular practice at home.
Current awards are not automatically renewed each year. A new application must be submitted for each student yearly.
Award Criteria:
Financial need – Scholarships are prioritized for families with the greatest financial need.
Musical potential and commitment – Evaluated through teacher recommendations, prior participation in BAMA’s music program, and interest shown by the student.
Returning students in good standing – Students who have shown consistent attendance and progress in lessons will receive additional consideration.
Participation in Music is Life! preschool classes – Children who have been part of our early childhood music program are given priority.
What You’ll Need to Apply
Before starting your child’s scholarship application, please have the following information ready:
Parent/guardian contact information
Student’s name, age, and grade level
Household income (required to determine financial need)
Instrument your child wants to study
Whether your child has previously played this instrument
Optional video submission (strongly encouraged if your child has experience):
A recent piece they’ve learned
A scale in any key
Videos must be submitted as a shareable link (e.g., YouTube or Google Drive)
Note: If your child is a beginner, no video is needed.
Named Scholarships
We are proud to offer two Ministering Circle Scholarships, generously funded by The Ministering Circle, a nonprofit volunteer organization with over a century of continuous service to the Cape Fear region. Committed to supporting health, wellness, and education, The Ministering Circle provides annual grants to local nonprofits and has awarded over half a million dollars in endowments and scholarships to area nursing programs.
Through their generosity, two students each year receive full scholarships to study at Brooklyn Arts Music Academy.
