Yamaha Young Performing Artists (YYPA) Program
Theatre scholarship guide
Scholarship details
- Funder
- Yamaha Corporation of America
- Study level
- Full-time U.S. students ages 18–22
- Scholarship type
- Nationwide
- Opens
- Deadline
- Typical award size
- Prize trip to YYPA Celebration Weekend (approx. $1,300 value); up to 10 winners
- Website
- Apply or learn more
Eligibility criteria
Legal U.S. residents (50 states/DC), full-time students studying in the U.S., ages 18–22 at entry. Nomination required from non-relative teacher, conductor, director, professional performer, music dealer, or community musical leader. High musical achievement required. Eligible instruments include winds, brass, percussion, strings, piano. Classical or jazz/contemporary tracks. Can win only once.
Application steps
- Obtain non-relative nominator.
- Apply via Acceptd with 2–4 solo recordings (at least one video).
- Choose classical or jazz/contemporary track (separate apps if both).
- If selected, attend summer performance weekend (e.g. June).
Required materials
- Acceptd application
- Nomination
- 2–4 solo performance recordings (min. 1 video)
- Instrument/track selection
Overview
Not published
Past recipients
YYPA winners announced annually; alumni include successful performers and music educators over 35+ years
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