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.

Scholarship Cycle
November 15–January 25

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.

Scholarships

Bev Sellers Memorial Scholarship
Awarded for one academic year in the amount of $5,000 USD.

Named in honor of the beloved former International Board President’s contributions to this organization. At least one winner awarded per scholarship cycle.

Connie Noble Memorial Scholarship
Awarded for one academic year in the amount of $4,000 USD.

Named in honor of Connie Noble, who served as coach, director, leader and mentor during her 50-years with Sweet Adelines. One winner awarded per scholarship cycle.

Send scholarship applications to scholarships@sweetadelines.com.

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

• Completed at least one semester of university coursework with a GPA of 3.5.

• Applicants must be involved in barbershop activities or affiliated with Sweet Adelines International for a minimum of one year, OR be involved in a Sweet Adelines Chorus or regionally sponsored young women’s barbershop events for a minimum of one year.

• Course of study must be in music education, vocal pedagogy or music composition at a four-year college or university and provide verification of enrollment.

• Provide three signed letters of reference

• See complete eligibility requirements in application.

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.

Music Education Grants

Music education grants are available to individuals, 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. While young women are the primary target audience for funding and receive preference in the committee’s application scoring process, mixed harmony proposals will not be disqualified. Education grants are not available to religious or political organizations, nor may grant funds be utilized for costs associated with the Rising Star Quartet Contest or other Sweet Adelines International competitions.

Send grant applications to grants@sweetadelines.com.

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).