Scholarships and Work Exchange Programs

Scholarships

Students

Scholarship Application Eligibility Rules

To be considered for a scholarship for camp, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

  • Be a current student enrolled in an accredited Bachelor’s or PhD program

  • Field of study must be Music and/or Dance

  • Be able to provide proof of current student status upon request

Scholarships are limited and awarded based on eligibility and availability.

Work-Exchange

Half Scholarship

Participants accepted into the Work-Exchange Half Scholarship program must agree to the following terms:

  • Complete 4 hours of kitchen work daily during camp

  • Maintain punctuality and fulfill assigned duties responsibly

  • In exchange, 50% of the total camp fee will be covered by the camp

  • Participants are responsible for paying the remaining half of the camp fee

  • Failure to complete assigned work hours may result in loss of scholarship eligibility

Availability is limited and subject to approval by camp management.

HOW TO APPLY 

To apply for a a Scholarship or Work-Exchange Program, please follow the steps below:

  1. Submit a written application including:

    • Your full name and contact information

    • Program you are applying for:

      • Scholarship

      • Work-Exchange Half Scholarship

      • Work-Exchange Full Scholarship

  2. Provide a brief statement (1–2 paragraphs) explaining:

    • Your academic background in music and/or dance

    • Why you would like to attend camp

    • Why you are applying for financial assistance

  3. Include proof of eligibility, if applicable:

    • Current student status (Bachelor’s or PhD program) for scholarships

    • Relevant experience for work-exchange positions

  4. Email your application to:


    gamze@middleeastcamp.com

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Scholarships and work-exchange positions are limited and awarded based on eligibility, availability, and commitment.

Work-Exchange

Full Scholarship

Participants accepted into the Work-Exchange Full Scholarship program must agree to the following terms:

  • Complete 6 hours of kitchen work daily throughout camp

  • Perform all assigned duties reliably and on time

  • In exchange, 100% of the camp registration fee will be covered by the camp

  • Participants must comply with kitchen schedules, rules, and staff supervision

  • Failure to complete assigned work hours may result in termination of scholarship benefits

Work-exchange positions are limited and subject to approval by camp management.