Since 1928, Curtis Institute of Music has provided full-tuition scholarships to all students who are admitted through audition, regardless of their financial circumstances. The scholarships are merit-based and cover tuition for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Scholarship Details
- Full-tuition scholarships are provided to all students who are admitted through audition
- Scholarships are merit-based and are awarded regardless of a student's financial situation
- The annual value of the scholarship varies each year
- This is renewed each year of a student’s enrollment
- Scholarships cover tuition and educational expenses associated with attendance at Curtis
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be admitted or currently enrolled at Curtis
- Applicants must be accepted through the required audition process
- The scholarship is available regardless of the student's financial situation
- Applicants must meet the admission, audition and prescreening requirements for their chosen program
Application Process
- Apply to an eligible degree program at Curtis Institute of Music through the application portal
- Upload an unofficial copy of your transcript through the application portal; official transcripts are requested only after acceptance
- Submit recommendation letters and any required unofficial transcripts by December 31st
- Submit all required prescreening materials, including recordings and scores for composition applicants, with your application
- Review the audition dates and ensure that you are available for your department's required audition
- Wait for an audition invitation, which may be released on a rolling basis beginning in mid-January; applicants will be notified at least one month before their department's audition date
- Complete the audition
- If admitted but unable to enroll as planned, submit a deferral request for consideration on a case-by-case basis
The Curtis Institute of Music full-tuition scholarship provides an exceptional opportunity for talented musicians to pursue their education without paying tuition. Because the scholarship is awarded to all students admitted through audition regardless of financial circumstances, eligible applicants should take advantage of the opportunity to apply.
