Scholarships
As a non-profit organization, our tuition charges reflect the costs of running the camp and of gratefully acknowledging the time, effort, and experience our instructors bring. But we want to help teachers and pastors to be able to join us. Thus, we are teaming up with donors to offer a variety of scholarships.
Ohio Camp Scholarships
Scholarships are in place for those with financial need. They’re limited: please consider carefully before assuming you qualify for one.
What To Expect
Only one scholarship per person or married couple will be considered.
On the application, check the box indicating you will be applying for a scholarship.
On the application, choose the Deposit Payment option.
If your request is approved, you will pay the adjusted total on May 1 (tuition minus your scholarship).
Applications must be submitted by March 31.
Full-time Teacher
Scholarships- For school/homeschool teachers who taught 30+ hours a week last year and plan to this year.
Music Teacher
Scholarship- For teachers who teach music, but are not full-time teachers (30+ hours per week).
Ordained Minister
Scholarship- For men who are currently serving as an ordained minister in their church.
William Byler
Scholarship- For anyone who has taught or been a leader in musical endeavors.
The Emmanuel
Scholarship- Those with special needs (medical, environmental, adoption-related, etc.)
The William Byler Scholarship
The William Byler Scholarship was established in memory of William Byler’s service as chaplain, choir member, and friend of Minerva Community Choir 2009-2018.
This scholarship covers the cost of tuition for one student and will be awarded annually. It is open to anyone who has taught or been a leader in musical endeavors.
The Emmanuel Scholarship
This scholarship is offered in honor of the donor’s own children who have dealt with a variety of special needs, in hopes of making it possible for others with special needs to attend camp. These special needs may include medical, environmental, adoption-related, or other needs. It is available for either an adult student or a child who needs to have a parent attend camp with him/her to make it possible for the child to attend.
Virginia Camp Scholarships
Scholarships are in place for those with financial need. They’re limited: please consider carefully before assuming you qualify for one.
What To Expect
Only one scholarship per person or married couple will be considered.
On the application, check the box indicating you will be applying for a scholarship.
On the application, choose the Deposit Payment option.
If your request is approved, you will pay the adjusted total on May 1 (tuition minus your scholarship).
Applications must be submitted by March 31.
Full-time Teacher
Scholarships- For school/homeschool teachers who taught 30+ hours a week last year and plan to this year.
Music Teacher
Scholarship- For teachers who teach music, but are not full-time teachers (30+ hours per week).
Ordained Minister
Scholarship- For men who are currently serving as an ordained minister in their church.
GEM Music
Scholarship- For Anabaptist students interested in hymns and acapella singing
Congregational Music
Scholarship- For a male students interested in congregational music.
Missionary
Scholarship- For those living on reduced income and are serving in mission work.
Amanda Hochstetler-Yoder
Scholarship- For women at Virginia camp who have been teachers or college students within the past year.
Mountain View Nursing Home
Scholarship- Two scholarships available for school teachers, missionaries, song leaders, etc.
The Emmanuel
Scholarship- Those with special needs (medical, environmental, adoption-related, etc.)
The GEM Music Scholarship
The GEM Music Scholarship was established in memory of Geoffrey Elsworth Martin. Geoffrey had a great love for God-honoring music and especially enjoyed writing beautiful hymns. This scholarship covers the cost of tuition for one student and will be awarded annually. The GEM Music Scholarship is available to students meeting the following qualifications:
- Be a member of a conservative Anabaptist brotherhood who demonstrates a passion for Christlikeness expressed in simplicity, modesty, and defenseless love.
- Be interested in promoting hymns characterized by a classical, stately style.
- Be committed to developing and maintaining a cappella singing for congregational worship.
- Have a vision for using any personal development of music skills to inspire and enrich the musical experience of others by teaching music, composing songs, writing hymns, or generally lifting the standard of worship in song.
- Be living on a reduced income either because of a disability or because of a decision to sacrifice money for Christian service.
- Available only in Virginia Music Camp
The Congregational Music Scholarship
- Have a vision to enrich the worship in your church through powerful, God-honoring congregational music.
- Have a passion for congregational music that is true, beautiful and enduring; and congregational singing that is engaging and authentic.
- Take at least one of the Congregational Music classes.
The Missionary Scholarship
The Missionary Scholarship was established by a local business. This annually-awarded scholarship covers the cost of tuition for one student attending Virginia Music Camp.
The Missionary Scholarship is available to students living on a reduced income due to a commitment to serve in mission work.
Amanda Hochstetler-Yoder Scholarship
This scholarship is offered in memory of the donors’ grandmother, Amanda Hochstetler-Yoder (1910-2010), who taught her children (and by extension, grandchildren) to love music, especially singing.
The Amanda Hochstetler-Yoder Scholarship is open to women at Virginia camp who have been teachers or college students within the past year.
Mountain View Nursing Home Scholarship - 2 available
Part of the mission of Mountain View Nursing Home is to help their staff grow and mature, and to help support churches. They believe that music education, particularly with a focus on congregational singing, can help do that.
This scholarship provides $500 each to 2 full-time students at Virginia Camp, and prioritizes 1) former Mountain View volunteers, 2) those who have been in, or currently are in service [significantly reduced wages for the kingdom’s sake, or school teachers] and 3) those with a focus on excellent congregational singing.
The Emmanuel Scholarship
This scholarship is offered in honor of the donor’s own children who have dealt with a variety of special needs, in hopes of making it possible for others with special needs to attend camp. These special needs may include medical, environmental, adoption-related, or other needs. It is available for either an adult student or a child who needs to have a parent attend camp with him/her to make it possible for the child to attend.
Ontario Camp Scholarships
Scholarships are in place for those with financial need. They’re limited: please consider carefully before assuming you qualify for one.
What To Expect
Only one scholarship per person or married couple will be considered.
On the application, check the box indicating you will be applying for a scholarship.
On the application, choose the Deposit Payment option.
If your request is approved, you will pay the adjusted total on July 10 (tuition minus your scholarship).
Applications must be submitted by April 30.
Family or Teacher
Scholarship- For the second full-time adult camper from one household or school.
Family or Teacher
Scholarship- For the third+ full-time adult camper from one household or school.
US Family or Teacher
Scholarship- For the second full-time adult camper from one household or school.
US Family or Teacher
Scholarship- For the third+ full-time adult camper from one household or school.
The Emmanuel
Scholarship- Those with special needs (medical, environmental, adoption-related, etc.)
The Emmanuel Scholarship
This scholarship is offered in honor of the donor’s own children who have dealt with a variety of special needs, in hopes of making it possible for others with special needs to attend camp. These special needs may include medical, environmental, adoption-related, or other needs. It is available for either an adult student or a child who needs to have a parent attend camp with him/her to make it possible for the child to attend.