Applications Now Open!
Know a talented young writer or musician who is part of the disability*community? Make sure they know about our creative careers programs and encourage them to apply. In addition to financial awards, both programs provide exclusive workshops, connections with professional mentors, a trip to Washington, D.C. and more.
*Disability is a broad umbrella that covers a variety of lived experiences. Eligible applicants may have visible, physical, and/or sensory conditions as well as less visible conditions like anxiety, ADHD, depression, chronic illness/pain, PTSD, OCD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, neurodivergence, and more.
Access/VSA Playwright Discovery Program
Young writers with disabilities enrolled in high school (generally, ages 14-19) are invited to submit a ten-minute script for the opportunity to participate in a script-development program. The script should incorporate an engaging plot and move the audience through an emotional or entertaining experience all within ten minutes (this is usually eight to ten pages in 12pt. Arial font).
Review eligibility requirements and application details on our website.
Entry Deadline:
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Access/VSA International Young Musicians Program
Young musicians (ages 14-25) with disabilities apply to the Access/VSA International Young Musicians Program for an opportunity to perform at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. and to participate in a series of exclusive career development workshops. This program is open to musicians of all genres (classical, jazz, hip-hop, bluegrass, rock, and more).
Review eligibility requirements and application details on our website.
Entry Deadline:
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
