Received this from Youngarts. This is a very cool program put on the the NFAA. If you know of anyone in the 17-18 age range, please pass this along to them.
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YoungArts is NFAA’s core program. It provides recognition and awards to young artists across the country. We are the only organization that encourages and recognizes artistic excellence in the literary, visual and performing arts, including dance, cinematic arts, jazz, music, photography, theater, visual arts, voice, and writing..
Each year, approximately 6,000-8,000 students register for the YoungArts program and approximately 10 percent receive cash awards.
Benefits include:
Exclusive Presidential Scholars in the Arts nominations
$500,000 in total awards
$10,000 YoungArts Gold Awards, $5,000 YoungArts Silver Awards
All-expense-paid trip to Miami for YoungArts Week National Finals (January 2011)
Master classes with world-renowned artists
A rich network of professional contacts, job postings and career development opportunities
Early registration qualifies you for our Scholarship List Service and access to over $3 million in scholarship opportunities to universities and college.
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