Scholarship Information

To apply for a SCHOLARSHIP for a New Directions Tour, please click here to open a PDF version of the Scholarship Application and instructions. Print the forms, fill them out and send to the address on the form.

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Your application will be reviewed by the Scholarship Committee composed of community volunteers and New Directions personnel. Applications are due by August 31 of each year for the holiday tours and by February 28 of each year for the Spring and Summer tours.

Unfortunately, we are unable to give scholarships to everyone who applies. We are constantly fundraising to provide financial assistance for as many people as possible.

Most of the money raised goes toward our holiday programs to provide a family-style vacation for those without anywhere to go. The majority of scholarships given are partial gifts in the $500 - $1000 range.

Scholarships are made possible thanks in part to the enormous generosity of the following:
The Annenberg Foundation
The Carl W. Johnson Foundation
The Endue Foundation
The MIchael Vaughan Memorial Fund
The Cecilie Taylor Memorial Fund
The Vivian Fund
and our many other generous donors!