If you are a good string player looking for an opportunity to polish your talent, then luckily, you have landed at the right place! The University of Cincinnati has an amazing opening for CSO/CCM Diversity Fellowship which is a two-year-long learning experience for graduate-level violin, viola, violoncello, and double bass players.
There are five fellowships available for qualifying candidates. By providing full tuition support, this programme will help students pursue two-year-long a Master of Music (MM) or Artist Diploma (AD) program at CCM. Apart from monetary aid, all the successful applicants will get guidance from CCM’s illustrious faculty members, and the chance to participate in arts entrepreneurial seminars and other performing and non-performing community engagement activities.
The University of Cincinnati is a highly esteemed research-led university based in the heart of Cincinnati, Ohio. It was established in 1819 making it’s one of the oldest institutions in Cincinnati and the second largest in the state. It comprises three campuses which are loaded with a pleasant environment and modern facilities. The university emphasizes the balance of educational excellence and real-world experience.
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Who May Be Eligible?
To see whether you are eligible for this programme or not, please check the given criteria out:
- Applicants should be members of historically underrepresented groups in both American orchestras and professional music conservatories (African-Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, Alaska Natives (Inuit), Native Hawaiians, or other Pacific islanders), and/or
- Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents representing the first generation to attend college and graduate school, and/or
- Entrants must be U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents who have followed non-traditional pathways to college due to exceptional talent and motivation in the face of adversity, such as societal, economic, or academic disadvantages, and/or
- Participants should be U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents with a demonstrated commitment to including and applying diverse backgrounds and perspectives to learning, scholarship, service, and civic leadership, and/ or
- Applicants must have participated in strong music programs in institutions such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) or through organizations that focus on diversity and inclusion in music.
How to Apply
For this wonderful learning programme, all you need to do is to meet the admissions and audition standards for CCM’s MM and AD programs in violin, viola, cello, or double bass. To take admission, you will need to create an account if you are a first time user or login if you are a returning user through this link to have access to the application form.
Supporting Documents
After applying to your chosen programme, you will need to submit your pre-screening materials to CCM’s Get Acceptd website.
Benefits
All deserving candidates will be provided with an award in the form of full tuition support for a two-year Master of Music (MM) or Artist Diploma (AD) program at CCM. In addition to this, they will also gain guidance from CCM’s illustrious faculty members, and the chance to participate in arts entrepreneurial seminars and other performing and non-performing community engagement activities.
Application Deadline
The application will close on December 1.
