Scholarship

Study Scholarships - Postgraduate Studies in the Field of Music

DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst) Original Source

About This Opportunity

This scholarship programme offers musicians the opportunity to continue their education in Germany with a postgraduate or continuing course of study in the field of music. Scholarships are available for Master's degree programmes, preparation for concert exams, and participation in master classes at state German colleges of music. The program supports students who have gained a first university degree in the field of Music or have exhausted all training options available for their instrument in their country of origin. Funding is provided for between 10 and 24 months depending on the level of training and chosen study programme. The scholarships promote the exchange of experience and networking amongst colleagues in the artistic music field. This programme only funds projects in the artistic field, not musicology, music education, or scientific music projects.

10 - 25 mo
Renewable (2yr)

Who Can Apply

Region
Germany
Project in
Germany
Applicants
individual
Post-degree
Up to 7 years

Application Details

Interview

Stages

  1. 1 two_stage

Required documents

cv cover_letter transcripts portfolio

Review process

A special DAAD committee made up of professors from German colleges of music makes the final decision based on written applications and sound/video recordings submitted. Selection is based on artistic qualification, artistic maturity, study achievements, work samples, and quality of the project.

Additional benefits

  • travel_support
  • training
  • health_insurance
  • housing

Restrictions

  • geographic_restrictions
  • reporting_requirements