The YOLA National Festival provides young musicians with free high-level orchestral training, chamber music, and performances under world-renowned conductors. Travel, lodging, meals, and programming are included. Participants join either the Symphony or Overture Orchestra based on age and skill.

The Call for Kindness Fellowship offers a 12-month leadership development program, including a startup grant of up to $5,000, 1:1 coaching, virtual skill-building sessions, an in-person leadership retreat, mentorship opportunities, and a peer community of changemakers. Fellows will also have access to Continuation Grants for ongoing project support.

Interlochen Arts Camp offers world-renowned summer programs for young artists. El Sistema USA students can apply for merit-based and need-based financial aid, and all ESUSA applicants can apply for free using the fee waiver code ESUSA25. Financial aid is awarded on a rolling basis.

The Common Application for Summer Study, developed in partnership with Equity Arc and several top summer programs, allows eligible students to apply to multiple partner programs through a streamlined application and audition process. Each partner program offers at least one full-tuition fellowship, with additional financial support available based on resources. Students can autofill their application for other programs they are eligible for, and Equity Arc covers the application fee for all eligible students.