Deadline
Students planning to study in Italy for Summer of 2027, Fall of 2027, Spring of 2028, Academic Year 2027-2028 must submit completed applications, along with all supporting documentation, no later than April 1, 2026. All documentation must be submitted electronically.
Winners will be notified by April 15, 2027. Scholarships will be awarded at the Society's Annual Awards Luncheon on Sunday May 2nd, 2027 at the Mr. Vernon Canyon Club in Golden, CO. Winners must be present to receive their award and will be required to perform at the Awards Luncheon.
Selection of Winners
Winners will be selected based on vocal or instrumental talent in classical music, academic performance, quality of their proposed study-abroad program, non-academic activities and letters of recommendation.
To be awarded a scholarship
The student must be accepted in an established study-abroad program in Italy and email the following by April 1, 2027 to:
- The completed application form
- A one-page essay about yourself, your academic goals and how this award will help further your appreciation of Italian culture
- A detailed description of your study-abroad program as well as a letter of acceptance to the program
- A recent 15 minute audio or video recording (video preferred) that includes a work by an Italian composer
The following items are required but must be submitted directly as indicated.
- An official college transcript, emailed to:
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