About
Drømmestipendet is a Norwegian scholarship program that annually distributes 1.5 million NOK to 50 young arts and culture performers from across Norway. Established in 2004, the program is a collaboration between Norsk Tipping (Norwegian national lottery) and Kulturskolerådet (The Norwegian Council for Schools of Music and Performing Arts). Since its founding, over 2000 young artists and cultural performers have received the scholarship. The program covers categories including dance, music, creative writing, visual arts, circus, theater, and an open class.
Funding Opportunities
Drømmestipendet - Åpen klasse
Drømmestipendet is a scholarship program for young art and culture practitioners aged 18-25 in Norway. The 'Åpen klasse' (Open class) category is for applicants whose artistic expression does not naturally fall under one of the other specific categories. The scholarship is a collaboration between Norsk Tipping and Kulturskolerådet. Applications go through a nomination process at the municipal level before advancing to national jury review. The national jury consists of a professional jury and a 'dream jury', with emphasis placed equally on the applicant's dream and their professional skills. A total of 50 scholarships are awarded annually. Applicants can apply as individuals or as groups, and must be born between January 1, 2000 and December 31, 2007 to apply for the 2026 scholarship. Recipients can only receive the scholarship once in their lifetime, though they are encouraged to reapply if not selected initially.
Drømmestipendet - Teater
Drømmestipendet is a scholarship program for young artists and cultural performers in Norway, specifically in the theater category. The program is a collaboration between Norsk Tipping and Kulturskolerådet. Young theater performers between 18 and 25 years old can apply as individuals or groups. The scholarship recognizes both artistic skills and the applicant's dreams and aspirations, with applications evaluated by both a professional jury and a dream jury. Out of all applications, 50 scholarships are awarded annually. Applications are first nominated at the municipal level before proceeding to national jury evaluation. Applicants must submit video documentation of up to 5 minutes showing scenic performance with good sound and image quality. The program aims to support young cultural performers in pursuing their artistic dreams and developing their talents in theater.
Drømmestipendet - Sirkus
Drømmestipendet is a scholarship program for young art and culture performers in Norway between 18 and 25 years old. The circus category is one of several artistic disciplines supported by this grant program. Applicants can apply as individuals or groups, and must provide video documentation showcasing their circus performance skills. The scholarship is awarded through a nomination process at the municipal level, followed by national jury evaluation. The program recognizes both artistic skills and the applicant's dreams and aspirations through separate jury evaluations. Out of all applications, 50 recipients are selected annually to receive the scholarship. The program is a collaboration between Norsk Tipping and Kulturskolerådet, supporting young artists in pursuing their artistic dreams and development.
Drømmestipendet - Visuell kunst
Drømmestipendet is a grant program for young artists and cultural practitioners between 18 and 25 years of age in Norway. The program supports emerging talent across multiple artistic disciplines including visual arts. Applications are evaluated through a two-stage process: first by municipal nomination, then by a national jury consisting of both professional and dream jury panels. The scholarship emphasizes both artistic skills and the applicant's creative dreams and aspirations. A total of 50 scholarships are awarded annually across all categories. For visual arts applicants, the scholarship supports young visual artists who can demonstrate their skills through portfolios and articulate their artistic dreams and ambitions. Drømmestipendet is a collaborative project between Norsk Tipping and Kulturskolerådet (the Norwegian Council for Schools of Music and Performing Arts).
Drømmestipendet - Skapende skriving
Drømmestipendet is a grant program for young art and culture practitioners in Norway between 18 and 25 years old. The program supports creative writing as one of several artistic categories. Applicants can apply as individuals or groups, and must submit written material (maximum 5000 words) or audio/video material (maximum 5 minutes). The application process involves a nomination process at the municipal level, followed by national jury evaluation. The national jury consists of a professional jury and a dream jury, emphasizing both artistic skills and the applicant's creative dreams. A total of 50 applications will be awarded Drømmestipendet each year across all categories. Recipients can only receive the grant once in their lifetime. The program is a collaboration between Norsk Tipping and Kulturskolerådet (Norwegian Council for Schools of Music and Performing Arts).
Drømmestipendet - Musikk
Drømmestipendet is a scholarship program for young art and culture practitioners in Norway between the ages of 18 and 25. The program awards stipends to individuals or groups pursuing their dreams in various cultural disciplines including music. Applications go through a nomination process at the municipal level, followed by national jury evaluation. The national jury consists of both a professional jury and a 'dream jury' that evaluates the applicant's dream alongside their professional skills. A total of 50 applications are awarded the Drømmestipendet each year across all categories. This is a collaboration project between Norsk Tipping and Kulturskolerådet (the Norwegian Council for Schools of Music and Performing Arts). For the music category, applicants must submit video and/or audio material with a maximum length of 5 minutes showing their performance abilities.
Drømmestipendet - Dans
Drømmestipendet is a scholarship program for young art and culture practitioners in Norway between 18 and 25 years of age. This dance category provides funding to support young dancers in pursuing their artistic dreams. The program is a collaborative project between Norsk Tipping and Kulturskolerådet (Norwegian Council for Schools of Music and Performing Arts). Applications undergo a two-stage review process, first at the municipal level and then by a national jury consisting of both a professional jury and a dream jury. A total of 50 scholarships are awarded annually across all categories. The program emphasizes both the applicant's artistic skills and their dreams for future development. Recipients can only receive the scholarship once in their lifetime.
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- Total Funding Opportunities
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- Source Domain
- drommestipendet.no
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