Scholarships at the Academy of Music and Drama
As a student at the Academy of Music and Drama, you have many options to apply for scholarships. Some of them can cover your tuition fees, entirely or partially, while others have the purpose to contribute to your development during your studies. While some of the scholarships are distributed by the Academy of Music and Drama, there are also others that you must apply for from the University of Gothenburg or from the Swedish Institute.
Jonas Egfors
Student at the bachelor's programme in opera
SEK 52 500 from the Ingrid and Erland Glimstedt Fund
What does the scholarship mean for your studies?
- First of all, thank you so much for this scholarship! It is an incredible help for my education and development. As I have been studying for many years now, my CSN has run out, so this scholarship will be a huge support in my final year at the Academy of Music and Drama. It gives me the freedom to focus more on my studies and opens doors for further specialisation.
How do you plan to use the grant?
- In a number of ways. Firstly, I have already ordered several piano scores of various Mozart operas published by Bärenreiter. These are quite expensive, but having them on my bookshelf makes my studies easier and is a great source of inspiration! Secondly, the money will pay for future audition trips. In addition, the money is a grant that will ease my personal finances for a few months. It means that both time and energy will be freed up to concentrate fully on singing and studying.
Thoughts about the scholarship fund and tips for scholarship applicants
- The scholarship fund is a fantastic opportunity for us students to finance our studies and career plans. Many of us who are studying at the Academy of Music and Drama have already completed several years of study and therefore no longer receive any financial support from CSN. So the fact that this opportunity exists means an incredible amount; it allows us to focus and take certain financial risks that this industry sometimes requires. My advice to other students is to keep a close eye on the scholarships available and really take the time to apply.
Ruxanda Efros
Student at the Master's Programme in Symphonic Orchestra Performance
SEK 52 500 from the Ingrid and Erland Glimstedt Fund
What does the scholarship mean for your studies?
- I am delighted to be awarded this scholarship in my final year of the Master's in Symphonic Orchestra Performance. The scholarship will provide me with significant support to continue my development as a pianist, both now in my final year at the Academy and later in preparation for professional life.
How do you plan to use the grant?
- During my Master's studies I have developed a great interest in becoming a good rehearsal pianist, so I will use part of the sum to attend the Nordic Song Festival in Trollhättan and to take private lessons and coaching to broaden my knowledge and prepare myself for professional activities as an accompanist and rehearsal pianist in opera and musical theatre.
Thoughts about the scholarship fund and tips for scholarship applicants
- I am very grateful that the Ingrid and Erland Glimstedt Fund supports both opera singers and pianists. My advice to applicants is to choose the scholarship that best suits their programme and personal qualities, to be clear in their letter of motivation, and to be punctual in submitting their applications.
Scholarships amounting to a total of approximately 3 Million SEK annually are distributed by the Academy of Music and Drama. You may apply to them according to instructions and application periods presented in the Student Portal. Furthermore, a number of scholarships are distributed by the scholarship board without application procedure.
Most of these scholarships have the purpose to contribute to our student's development of artistic and pedagogical skills. This may include summer courses, private lessons or travel and lodging in connection with a master class. Exceptionally, it may also apply to the purchase of instruments, materials or technical equipment directly related to the education.
