Richard Wagner Society of New York Scholarships
Theatre scholarship guide
Scholarship details
- Funder
- Wagner Society of New York / Richard Wagner Scholarship Foundation (Bayreuth Stipendium)
- Study level
- Emerging artists / students / arts professionals ages 18–35
- Scholarship type
- New York
- Opens
- Currently open
- Deadline
- Typical award size
- Fully funded Bayreuth Stipendiaten Week (lodging/activities by Foundation; reasonable travel reimbursed by WSNY)
- Website
- Apply or learn more
Eligibility criteria
Ages 18–35: young artists, students, and professionals in performing or visual arts (vocalists, instrumentalists, designers, filmmakers, arts administrators, etc.) with deep interest in Wagner and Bayreuth from a broad artistic perspective. Not limited to singers/musicians. WSNY nominates one participant to the international Bayreuth stipend program.
Application steps
- Prepare CV and letter of motivation.
- Email materials to WSNY (subject: Bayreuth Stipendium) when applications open.
- Complete two-round interview process (typically early December).
- If nominated, attend Bayreuth Stipendiaten Week the following summer.
Required materials
- Letter of motivation
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
Overview
Not published
Past recipients
WSNY nominees have included scenic designers, filmmakers, tenors, conductors, and arts administrators attending Bayreuth Festival stipend week