Rising Young Artist
Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Program

Thank you for your interest in Appel Farm’s Rising Young Artist Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Program. For over 50 years, Appel Farm Arts Camp has brought together a diverse community of young people to learn, grown and explore the arts. Campers, ages 9-17, spend four weeks of their summer in a nurturing creative environment learning about theater, music, dance, visual arts, photography, video, creative writing and more. Young people, who would not otherwise have the resources to participate, are chosen for this opportunity through our Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Program.

If your child is interested in attending Appel Farm through our Scholarship and Tuition Assistance Program, please carefully read the following instructions and complete the steps below.

How to Apply

• Before applying, please read all of the frequently asked questions below to ensure your child is eligible.
• Click here to download the Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Application.
• Please complete the application in blue or black ink and paperclip together. Do not staple the pages together.
• The parent(s)/legal guardian(s), who is financially responsible for the child, should complete pages 1 and 2 of the attached application and attach a signed copy of the most recent IRS tax return. (if you have not filed 2011 taxes, please send your 1040 return from 2010.)
• The camper should complete page 3 of the application on his/her own.
• A teacher, who is familiar with the child, should complete page 4.
• Mail or e-mail the completed application, along with the IRS tax return to the attention of Cori Solomon, Camp Director. Please submit only once. Faxed copies are discouraged.

Mail: Appel Farm Arts Camp, P.O. Box 888, Elmer, NJ 08318

E-mail: camp@appelfarm.org     Fax: 856-358-6513

Application Deadline:

Round 1: January 31st, 2012

Round 1 applicants will be given priority for full scholarships.

Round 2: March 1st, 2012

Round 2 applicants will be eligible for partial tuition assistance and any remaining full scholarships that are available.

Applications will be accepted after March 1st and added to our waiting list for funding.

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Please send all materials together including the 1040 tax forms and teacher recommendation page. Please mail in your application as opposed to faxing.

Awards will be finalized in May. All applicants will be notified through e-mail by June 1st.

If you have any questions, please contact Cori Solomon, Camp Director, at csolomon@appelfarm.org or 856-358-2472 ext. 109.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my child eligible to apply?

Applicants must:

• be age 9-17.
• be able to attend camp for an entire 4 week session: June 24- July 20, 2012 OR July 22-August 17, 2012 and be accepted for attendance. Tuition assistance is not offered for our two-week sessions.
• demonstrate financial need based on the application and most recent IRS tax return.

Campers will be accepted without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, or mental or physical disability subject only to conditions and limitations applicable alike to all persons.

If my child qualifies, will he/she definitely receive an award?

Not all eligible applicants will receive an award as funds are very limited. Awards vary from full scholarships to partial tuition assistance and vary from year to year based on funding from private and corporate sources, grants, and donations. Full scholarships are generally available for applicants from specific geographic locations in New Jersey including Newark, Trenton and Camden, and also for applicants wishing to focus their studies in certain art forms such as music and theater. Partial tuition assistance awards are generally available from 10%-75% for those chosen.

How are applicants chosen?

Scholarships are based on: 1) financial need, 2) potential for growth and development through the Appel Farm experience in comparison to the opportunities afforded the child at home, 3) interest and involvement in one or more of the arts offered as part of the Appel Farm program, 4) background and experience which will broaden the cultural diversity of Appel Farm, 5) space availability and previous attendance at Appel Farm. Priority is given to applicants who are new to Appel Farm or are returning for their second summer, and who applied by Jan. 31st. Applicants who have attended Appel Farm for three years or more with tuition assistance are unlikely to receive an award, as are those applicants whose family has an annual earned income over $100,000.

Who decides if my child is chosen for an award?

Recommendations for awards are made by a committee that consists of the Camp Directors and members of the Board of Trustees. The committee bases its recommendations on the qualifications and criteria listed above.

When will I find out if my child is chosen for an award?

You will be notified via e-mail by June 1st, 2012 if your child has been chosen for an award or not. Due to grant funding that arrives as late as mid-June, many applicants will be placed on a waiting list. When notice of the funding is received, your family will be notified if your child is chosen from the waiting list. Please provide an accurate mailing address and e-mail to ensure notification.

If I’m applying for partial tuition assistance, should I go ahead and register my child to reserve a space?

Do not register your child for camp unless you plan on sending him/her regardless of whether or not you receive assistance. Space is set aside for scholarship applicants, so if you receive an award there will be a space for your child.

If chosen for an award, will I have to pay any additional money?

If your child is awarded a full scholarship, you will only be responsible for your child’s canteen money. Canteen money is $100 due on the first day of camp and is spending money for trips and incidentals like sunscreen and stamps. Any money not spent will be refunded at the end of the session. If your child is awarded partial tuition assistance, a $100 deposit is due upon acceptance of the award and the balance of the tuition is due by the first day of camp. You will also be responsible for your child’s canteen money.