Artist Scholarships

  • Must be a current member of Folk Alliance International (you can join once you’ve been notified of scholarship acceptance).
  • Must be a first-time attendee for an in-person conference.
  • Priority will be given to Official Showcase applicants.
  • Priority will be given to artists who attend FAI regional conferences.
  • Scholarship amounts can range from 50-100% conference registration discount (does not include travel or hotel).
  • Members of a group must apply individually.
  • The first round of scholarships will be awarded on August 16, 2024. Applications will be reviewed weekly.
  • Please do not register for the conference until you received a scholarship notice. If you do not qualify for a scholarship, you will be able to register at the registration rate when you applied. 
  • Scholarships awarded are based on the availability of funds (FAI welcomes donations to the Scholarships Fund).
Apply: artist scholarship

Industry Scholarships

  • Must be a member of Folk Alliance International (you can join once you’ve been notified of scholarship acceptance).
  • Must be a first-time attendee for an in-person conference (if Folk+ was your first conference, you still qualify).
  • Scholarship amounts are typically for a 100% conference registration discount (does not include travel or hotel).
  • Members of a group must apply individually.
  • Scholarships are awarded on a first-come basis.
  • The first round of scholarships will be awarded on August 16, 2024. Applications will be reviewed weekly.
  • Please do not register for the conference until you received a scholarship notice. If you do not qualify for a scholarship, you will be able to register at the registration rate when you applied. 
  • Scholarships awarded are based on the availability of funds (FAI welcomes donations to the Scholarships Fund).
Apply: industry scholarship
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