You can read about past recipients’ experiences in their letters.

Pinewoods Scholarship Info

Scholarship Information

Pinewoods Camp supports diversity in the folk arts community by offering scholarships at each session held at Pinewoods. These scholarships are fiscally matched and administered by our Program Providers, who organize and run sessions at Pinewoods each year. During the camp season, Pinewoods will be offering several scholarship programs, including:

New Generation Initiative (NGI) Scholarships

NGI scholarships are intended for campers between the ages of 15 and 30 who are new to Pinewoods Camp and are interested in leadership roles in traditional music, dance and song. Recipients receive a full scholarship for one session.

If selected as an NGI recipient, you:

  • are encouraged to have a Sponsor (referral). These individuals help with the registration process, answer questions before camp, and help identify applicants
  • will be assigned a Mentor at camp to introduce you to the programs, community, and camp life
  • will be expected to participate fully in classes and activities 
  • will have the opportunity to connect with the Pinewoods Executive Director and/or program organizers during the camp session
  • will be encouraged to provide stories, photos, and feedback from your time and experience at camp

Need-based Scholarships

Need-based Scholarships are intended for any age camper who demonstrates need for financial assistance to attend camp. Preference may be given to those who are new to camp.

If selected as a Pinewoods Need-based scholarship recipient, you:

  • may be asked to supply a statement confirming financial need
  • may be assigned a Mentor at camp, particularly if you are new to Pinewoods, to introduce you to the programs, community, and camp life 
  • will be encouraged to provide stories, photos, and feedback from your time and experience at camp

Program Providers may combine Need-based scholarships with other funding sources, including work exchange, to offer full or half scholarships for each of their sessions.

BIPOC Scholarships

Pinewoods Camp, Inc supports and welcomes racial diversity among our campers and promotes inclusion. 

BIPOC Scholarships are intended for any age camper who identifies as Black, Indigenous, or a person of color. Recipients may be experienced or new to our music and dance traditions; preference may be given to those who are new to camp.

If selected as a BIPOC Scholarship recipient, you:

  • may be assigned a Mentor at camp, particularly if you are new to Pinewoods, to introduce you to the programs, community, and camp life
  • will be encouraged to provide stories, photos, and feedback from your time and experience at camp

Are you interested in a Pinewoods Scholarship?

Complete the Interest Form. Your information will be sent to the corresponding Program Provider(s).

Note: This is NOT a scholarship application or camper registration form.

Sponsors and Mentors

If you are interested in serving as a Sponsor or Mentor for a particular individual or session, please contact the appropriate Program Provider.

Note: Sponsors do not have to attend a session with the recipient.

Supporting the Pinewoods Scholarship Program

Offering scholarships is instrumental to making Pinewoods an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming place. In concert with our Program Providers, we are committed to providing as many scholarships as possible. It is the generosity of the Pinewoods community that makes this initiative successful. Please consider making a donation to support this program.

For general questions about the Pinewoods Scholarship Program, email

Thank you for your interest. We hope to see you at camp!