2027 Travel Scholarship Contest Theme: Transformative Journeys At Encore Tours, we believe performance travel can change the way students see the world, their music and themselves. You won’t be the same person as when you left home. We want to see your interpretation of a transformative journey: the growth, discovery and connection that happen when you experience the world beyond your own community. The deadline for submissions is January 31, 2027. Eligibility The travel scholarship contest is open to US students aged 11–20 who either are currently registered for an Encore tour or who have one planned at their school. Prizes Winners will receive a credit off their current Encore tour, or an Encore travel voucher for money off a 2027–2028 tour. One Grand Prize: $2,500 Encore Travel Scholarship Certificate Five Runner-Ups: $1,000 Encore Travel Scholarship Certificate Entries Entries can come in any form: art, photography, essay, poem, video, song or anything else you can think of. How to Enter Students must submit a Student Scholarship Entry Form with their entry. They may mail their entry to Encore Tours Scholarship, 330 Congress St, Suite 5, Boston, MA 02210, or email it to contest@encoretours.com. Video or song entries should be posted on YouTube, and the link to the video must be included on the entry form. Writing entries should be a maximum of one page, and video or song entries should be a maximum of three minutes. All entries must be the original work of the student. Travel Scholarship Form Student Scholarship Entry Form Send your entry to: contest@encoretours.comorEncore Tours Scholarship330 Congress Street, Suite 5Boston, MA 02210 Have Questions? For the quickest response, use our online chat. Or, you may email contest@encoretours.com. Scholarship Winners View the winning submissions of our 2026 scholarship recipients. View Winners Frequently Asked Questions Discover the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about this scholarship contest, and make sure to check out our fundraising hub for more ways to raise money for your next performance tour. What is the Encore Travel Scholarship Contest? The Encore Travel Scholarship Contest gives students the opportunity to be rewarded for their creativity, originality and interest in travel. Students are invited to submit an original entry inspired by the annual scholarship theme. Who is eligible? The contest is open to US students aged 11–20 who either are currently registered for an Encore tour or who have one planned at their school. How do I enter? Students must submit a Student Scholarship Entry Form with their entry. They may mail their entry to Encore Tours Scholarship, 330 Congress St, Suite 5, Boston, MA 02210, or email it to contest@encoretours.com. Video or song entries should be posted on YouTube, and the link to the video must be included on the entry form. Writing entries should be a maximum of one page, and video or song entries should be a maximum of three minutes. All entries must be the original work of the student. Any incomplete or unsigned Student Scholarship Entry Forms will not be accepted. The Scholarship Contest deadline is January 31, 2027. Where do I send my entry? Email your entry and form to contest@encoretours.com, or mail them to: Encore Tours Scholarship, 330 Congress Street, Suite 5, Boston, MA 02210. What are the entry guidelines? Our judges are looking for creativity and originality in response to the annual theme. We will accept art, photography, essays, poems, videos, songs or any other type of artistic expression you can think of. Writing entries should be a maximum of one page, and video or song entries should be a maximum of three minutes. For artwork, we will accept either original artwork or reproductions, including color photocopies or black-and-white copies of drawings, as entries will not be returned. Will my entry be returned? Entries become property of Encore Tours and cannot be returned for any reason. We understand your desire to keep original artwork and encourage you to submit high-quality copies. How are the entries judged? Entries will be judged on creativity and originality in expressing an idea related to the theme. All judges’ decisions are final. What is an Encore Travel Scholarship Certificate? Encore Travel Scholarship Certificates are scholarships that may be used toward an Encore program. Winners may deduct their scholarship prize from their Encore trip fee or receive a travel voucher for a future eligible tour. When will the winners be announced? Awards for the 2027 contest will be announced and posted online by the end of February 2027. Winners will be sent written notification along with their Encore Travel Scholarship Certificates. Only winning entrants will be contacted. What if I win a scholarship and I have already paid in full for my trip? If you have already paid for your trip and you are awarded a scholarship, you will receive a refund from our Traveler Support team. If you have specific questions regarding your account, our Traveler Support team is available via chat and questions@encoretours.com. Who do I contact with additional questions? Use our online chat feature for the fastest response. Or, you can email contest@encoretours.com.