OAYO Scholarships

The musicians I have met have been an amazing influence on my life, and have taught me so many skills and shown me who I want to be in life. Aviva and OAYO have provided me with so many opportunities and I will be forever thankful.

Annemarie Schubert, three-year OAYO member and scholarship recipent

Scholarship Information

2023-2024 Tuition

What are Omaha Area Youth Orchestra Scholarships?

Scholarships are awarded as a percentage of the tuition (25%, 50% or 75%) and based on financial need. The Federal Poverty guidelines are used to calculate the percentage of scholarship.

For example:

Family of 3 with an income of $38,000 qualifies for 75% tuition scholarship
Family of 5 with an income of $73,000 qualifies for a 50% tuition scholarship
Family of 6 with an income of $115,000 qualifies for a 25% tuition scholarship

Note: All scholarships are calculated off Tier C.

Can my scholarship cover all of the tuition?

OAYO evaluates scholarship needs over 75% on a case-by-case basis. Please fill out the scholarship application here and we will contact you. We will also offer on a case-by-case basis volunteer duties for tuition remission.

How do I apply for scholarships?

Step 1: Click here to fill out the scholarship application for tuition for 2024/2025 Make sure to fill out the application completely in order to be considered for OAYO scholarships.

Step 2: Scan and email a copy of the first page of your tax return to programs@oayo.org for verification purposes.

What is the deadline to apply?

The priority deadline to apply is June 30th. However, OAYO will accept scholarship applications year-round.

When will scholarships be awarded?

Scholarships will be awarded the summer before the season begins, typically July.

If you have questions, please contact us at programs@oayo.org. The staff is happy to answer questions and offer suggestions.