The Music Academy of the West Scholarships
Theatre scholarship guide
Scholarship details
- Funder
- Music Academy of the West (Santa Barbara)
- Study level
- Pre-professional Fellowship (18–34) / High School Intensive (14–18)
- Scholarship type
- Nationwide
- Deadline
- Typically Jan–Feb (e.g. Collaborative Piano 01/15; Instrumental/Solo Piano/HSI ~02/05; confirm Acceptd annually)
- Typical award size
- Fellowship Institute: full scholarship (tuition, housing, meals) for ~140 fellows ages 18–34; High School Intensive: $6,000 tuition with limited need-based scholarships ($4,500 Santa Barbara resident rate)
- Website
- Apply or learn more
Eligibility criteria
Fellowship Institute: exceptional pre-professional musicians ages 18–34 in voice, vocal piano, collaborative piano, instrumental, solo piano. HSI: ages 14–18 for orchestral instruments, piano, conducting. Full-scholarship Fellowship ensures access regardless of financial circumstance; Fellows cover travel and $200 refundable deposit.
Application steps
- Apply via Music Academy Acceptd portal.
- Submit audition videos and required materials; pay $50 fee (fee assistance available).
- Complete financial aid section for HSI need-based aid.
- If accepted, enroll and attend summer festival in Santa Barbara.
Required materials
- Acceptd application
- Audition videos
- Parent/guardian authorization for HSI
- Application fee
- Financial aid materials if seeking HSI scholarship
Past recipients
Approximately 140 Fellowship Institute fellows annually; alumni include major orchestral and opera artists
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