Heartstrings $10,000 violin scholarship opens for applications 

By Admin. Updated 8:33 a.m., Wednesday, 17 December 2025, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).

The Heartstrings Violin Academy (HSVA) has opened applications for its $10,000 violin scholarship aimed at young people.

The organisation states that two youths between ages 9–14 years will receive the opportunity to study at Heartstrings Violin Academy for a full year tuition-free.

HSVA describes the scholarship programme as part of its commitment to youth development.

Included in the scholarship are a brand-new violin; access to HSVA’s online courses for a full year; weekly in-person sessions with Heartstrings Violin Academy for a full year; music books, stands, and accessories; recitals; and academy merchandise.

Winners will be selected by random draw from all entries at the concert Heartstrings: ROYALE, scheduled for 20 December 2025. This scholarship is sponsored by the event.

Interested persons may apply via the following link: https://form.jotform.com/toksviolin/violin-scholarship-registration-for

Every ticket purchased for this concert supports the cause. You could be helping the next great musician.

Ticket information

Tickets for the concert at Coconut Grove, starting at 8:00 p.m. on 20 December 2025, are available from:

• Lady J, Kingstown
• The Cell, Joshua Centre and Kingstown
• Super Health Pharmacy, Kingstown & Mesopotamia
• Coconut Grove
• Heartstrings Violin Academy (tel: +1 784 496-4273)

Featured performers

Heartstrings: ROYALE features Toks Violin, Saeed Bowman, Krystian Mark, Walt Cater, Geniene Browne, Blessin Bacchus, and Jabes Matthews, alongside an ensemble of 43 violinists accompanied by a live band of top-class musicians.

Pricing

• General admission: $100 (adults), $50 (children)
• Early bird tickets: sold out

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