GREY FOX BILL VERNON
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Bill Vernon

Photo by Barrett Bacall

The Grey Fox Bill Vernon Scholarship is awarded annually to talented and motivated students who (a) are involved in bluegrass music and (b) demonstrate a need for financial assistance. Past recipients of the scholarship include Casey Henry, Bill Evans, Kristin Scott, Meredith McCoury, Jamie Stone, Rushad Eggleston, Amanda Kowalski, and many others.

The Grey Fox Scholarship is named for the late Bill Vernon -- radio personality, writer, bluegrass aficionado, and long-time emcee and friend of our festival. We miss you, Bill!

This scholarship is made possible, in part, through generous support of Stelling Banjo Works which donates a one-of-a-kind Stelling banjo to be raffled at the festival. All proceeds from the Stelling banjo raffle benefit this annual scholarship.

In addition, we thank the individuals, families and organizations who have donated to the fund over the years.

TO APPLY:
You must be a current student in (or have been accepted to) college. If you are selected, the scholarship will be sent directly to your school.

Or write, call or email for an application:
Grey Fox Office
PO Box 535
Utica, NY 13503
1-888-946-8495
office@greyfoxbluegrass.com

DEADLINE:
The application (including a required essay and optional music sample) must be postmarked no later than May 15. Decisions will be made by June 15.

PRESENTATION:
Recipients will be invited to attend Grey Fox as a guest of the festival. Awards will be presented on the Main Stage on Sunday afternoon of the festival.

DONATIONS:
Those wishing to support the Grey Fox Scholarship may send donations to:

Grey Fox Educational Fund
c/o Lucia Sperato
705 York Road
Baltimore, MD 21204

Please indicate that the donation is for the Grey Fox Scholarship.

The Grey Fox Educational Fund is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to preserving bluegrass music through education.