Chopin Foundation of the United States
Chopin Foundation of the United States
1440 79th St. Causeway, Ste. 117
Miami, FL33141
Ph: (305)868-0624
Fax: (305)865-5150
E-mail: [email protected]
URL: http://www.chopin.org
Chopin Foundation of the United States Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
Purpose: To support pianists studying music. Focus: Music, Piano. Qualif.: Applicant must be American pianists (citizens or legal residents); not younger than 14 and not older than 17 years; studying in the field of music, majoring in piano, and enrolled at the secondary or undergraduate school level as a full-time student. Criteria: Applicants are selected based on the criteria.
Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit a statement of career goals; a minimum of two references from piano teachers or performers; a video tape of 20-30 minutes of Chopin's works and registration fee of $25. Deadline: February.
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