Grants and Scholarships
Sweet Adelines International is proud to have impacted the lives of more than 75,000 singers through our competitive scholarship and education grants programming for young women. Thanks to the generous donations of our members, Sweet Adelines International has awarded more than $1.1 million to preserve the barbershop art form by investing in and propelling its future.
Grant Cycle 1
March 1–June 1
Supporting activities beginning no sooner than November.
Grant Cycle 2
August 1–November 1
Supporting activities beginning no sooner than May.
Scholarship Cycle
November 15–January 25
2024 DVLS Scholarship Recipient Announcement Coming May 2024
The scholarship cycle closed January 25, 2024. All candidates will be notified of their application status no later than May 2024. Winners will be announced after all scholarship applicants have been personally notified. Please direct questions to scholarships@sweetadelines.com.
Bev Sellers Memorial Scholarship Recipient Announcement Coming May 2024
Named in honor of the beloved former International Board President’s contributions to this organization, the Bev Sellers Memorial Scholarship is awarded for one academic year in the amount of $5,000 USD. At least one winner awarded per scholarship cycle. The scholarship cycle closed January 25, 2024. All candidates will be notified of their application status no later than May 2024. The winner will be announced after all scholarship applicants have been personally notified. Please direct questions to scholarships@sweetadelines.com.
Music Education Grants
Music education grants are available to groups or organizations sponsoring or hosting barbershop education and performance opportunities for young women. Opportunities might include music festivals, education workshops or seminars, and/or other music education events. Send completed grant applications to grants@sweetadelines.com.
Grant Application Tutorial
2022 Bev Sellers Scholarship Recipient
2022 Bev Sellers Memorial Scholarship recipient Nicole Wilson has been involved with Sweet Adelines since the age of 3 and is now a vocal music major. Hear from Nicole and how the scholarship has impacted her bright future.
Questions?
For more information on available grants and scholarships, or to make a gift in support of these education programs, please email grants@sweetadelines.com, scholarships@sweetadelines.com or call Sweet Adelines International Headquarters at 1.918.622.1444 (Toll Free 1.800.992.7464).