NFMC Vivian Menees Nelson Award for the Disabled and Visually Impaired

Award Amount
Application deadline
Awarded By:

National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC)

Number of Awards & Eligibility: One award offered annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for U.S. students.
  2. Must be a native-born or naturalized U.S. citizen.
  3. Must be 25 to 34 years of age.
  4. Must have a disability or be visually impaired.
  5. Must submit a recording of himself/herself performing vocal or instrumental solo classical pieces.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This music competition is open to U.S. citizens who are 25 to 34 years of age and are disabled or visually impaired. Applicants must submit a vocal or instrumental recording of solo classical pieces.

Application requirements for the NFMC Vivian Menees Nelson Award for the Disabled and Visually Impaired are:

  • Application form
  • $5 entry fee
  • Music recording
  • Affidavit
  • Recommendation letter
Additional Information: Each applicant must be a member of the National Federation of Music Clubs, either through senior organization membership or a senior individual membership. If not a member, the student may submit membership dues with the application.

Award Amount: $500 annually, non-renewable. Please note: In the event of financial shortfalls, advertised award amounts may be adjusted. Applicants would be notified of the award change.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $500.

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Saturday, February 1

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Saturday, February 1

Applications are available on the National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC) website by clicking on the 'Senior Division' link. In addition to a completed application, each student must submit the following materials: the $5 entry fee; a 15-minute CD recording of solo classical pieces (vocal or instrumental); a list of the compositions recorded; a letter of recommendation from his/her music teacher; and an affidavit from a medical doctor stating the nature of his/her disability. The application and entry fee must be mailed to the address provided and must be postmarked by the deadline date. CDs must be mailed by March 1.
About National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC):
Contact Information: Chris Vitt, Chairman
Address: 4405 N. Pinebrook Lane Columbia, Missouri 65203

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