Usdan Summer Camp For The Arts Scholarship Search Returns For 2019

Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts, the critically acclaimed summer day camp for the arts marking its 51st year, today announced the return of the popular scholarship search, Uniquely U. Celebrating creativity and self-expression, the search asks artists in grades 2 through 12 (ages 7 through 18)from across New York City, Southern Westchester, and Long Island, to submit a video explaining what makes them uniquely them, along with sample as of their work in creative writing or visual and performing arts to be considered for a full scholarship to the beloved day camp this summer.

Up to 10 young artists will receive full seven-week scholarships to Usdan for the Summer 2019 season, including tuition and transportation from across New York City, Long Island or southern Westchester. In addition, up to 75 percent of all applicants will receive an honorable mention awards with partial scholarships.

Applications and search parameters are outlined on UU.Usdan.org. The deadline is midnight on February 15th.

"The Uniquely U scholarship program debuted last year, inspired by our commitment to supporting young people's individuality, creativity, and arts education" says Lauren Brandt Schloss, Executive Director of Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts. "Last year's search drew an incredible array of entries -- a clear demonstration of the innate creativity of kids from across New York. Now, as we head into our 51st year, we are thrilled to kick off the next round of this program. It's another chance to see and hear from students who embody the essence of Uniquely U. We are looking for those who demonstrate creativity, joie de vivre, and their own unique perspectives. We can't wait to review all the entries and to meet these potential new members of our Usdan community."

About Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts Marking its 51st year in 2019 Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts (usdan.org) is the nation's preeminent not-for-profit day camp for the arts and has been named a "Best Of" camp by TimeOutNY/Kids, and by NY Metro Parents. Diverse and playfully rigorous, Usdan brings world-class teachers and visiting artists--actors, directors, playwrights, painters, sculptors, musicians, composers, dancers, poets and novelists--to teach and collaborate with Usdan campers ages 4 to 18. Usdan ignites each child's artistic spirit in a fun, welcoming environment. We believe art making is brave making, friend making, freedom making and future making.

Usdan is an agency of the UJA-Federation of New York. All programs will take place at the camp's magnificent 140-acre woodland campus, located at 185 Colonial Springs Road in Wheatley Heights, NY 11798.