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.
Scholarships for tuition fees
Scholarships during your studies
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.
Scholars
Here is a selection of students who have recently received scholarships. Some of them share how the scholarships have influenced their studies and provide valuable tips and inspiration for your own application.
The Ingrid and Erland Glimstedt fund 2025
Dániel Kovács, piano
Student in Classical Music, Bachelor's Program
Scholarship amount: SEK 50 000
Keiti Strömqvist, mezzo-soprano
Student in Opera, Master's Program
Scholarship amount: SEK 50 000
What does the scholarship mean for your studies?
The scholarship means a great deal to me, as it provides both practical support and important recognition at a point when I am working intensively on my artistic development. It allows me to focus wholeheartedly on my opera studies and on the long-term work with voice, expression, and role interpretation, without having to compromise on quality or pace.
How do you plan to use the scholarship?
I plan to use the scholarship for in-depth work on opera repertoire and roles, including coaching, language studies, and preparation of specific parts. The scholarship also gives me the opportunity to apply for places at various masterclasses, as well as the space to work more independently and reflectively with my artistic expression, which is crucial in the development towards a professional career as an opera singer.
Do you have any thoughts or tips for other students applying for scholarships?
My advice is to dare to apply even if you don’t feel “ready.” Scholarships can be decisive during phases of development, and it is valuable to articulate where you are in your work and the direction you want it to take. Being honest in your application and clear about your artistic intentions can make a significant difference.
What are your plans for the coming years?
In the coming years, I want to continue deepening my work within the mezzo-soprano repertoire and further develop as both a singer and a stage performer. I want to build on the roles and projects I have already worked on and gradually establish myself as a soloist in opera and concert settings.
Receiving the Glimstedt scholarship gives me both motivation and confidence in a profession that requires long-term commitment and patience. It feels like a meaningful support on the path ahead.
The Ingeborg and Roy Staremark fund 2025
Juuli Kõrre, violin
Student in Contemporary Traditions in Music, Bachelor's Program
Scholarship amount: SEK 33 000
What does the scholarship mean for your studies?
It has erased a lot of unnecessary noise in my mind and I can calmly dive deep into my nerdy passions. It really is a great honour to receive it and makes me feel seen!
How do you plan to use the scholarship?
Beside helping with very essential living costs, there are some fiddle courses and an album recording I plan to fund with it. I can't wait to put on new violin strings!
Do you have any thoughts or tips for other students applying for scholarships?
Every application is worth it, whether received or not. It's always good to know you put yourself out there. Be sincere and cunning in the ways you present yourself.
What are your plans for the coming years?
I plan to expand my connections, play a lot of music with a lot of people and create more.
The Dellefors Scholarship 2025
Opera student Sally Lundgren has been awarded the Dellefors Scholarship.
Mezzo-soprano Sally Lundgren, who is graduating from the Master's program in opera, is the first recipient of the newly established Dellefors Scholarship. Valued at SEK 75,000, the scholarship is awarded by the Royal Swedish Academy of Music following a donation from opera singer Margareta Dellefors. The award ceremony took place after an audition at the Gothenburg Opera on 1 June 2025.
Further information can be found on the Royal Swedish Academy of Music's website (in Swedish).
The Foundation to the Memory of Robert Möller 2025
Pedro Santos
Student at the Master's Program in Symphonic Orchestra Performance
Scholarship amount: SEK 175 000
What does the scholarship mean for your studies?
I am so happy to be receiving this scholarship, as it alleviates the financial pressure of being an international student in Sweden. It also allows me to fully focus on my development as a musician by taking full advantage of the opportunities my course offers me, while participating in international projects.
How do you plan to use the grant?
The grant from this scholarship will mainly be used to cover living costs and the day-to-day expenses of a musician’s life in Sweden. It will also help me invest in my academic career by participating in masterclasses, auditions, and orchestral projects across Europe.
Any thoughts or tips for future scholarship applicants?
Be clear and honest about your intentions and goals, and about how the scholarship might help you achieve them. Let your personality, unique background and voice be heard through your application. Also, apply to every scholarship that suits your situation, and tailor your application accordingly.
A brief note about your upcoming plans
In the near future, I have some important academic projects in Portugal, for which I’m currently preparing. In a broader scope, I aspire to become an orchestral musician. After my studies in Sweden, I plan to apply to every orchestra audition I can – but also to continue my studies and obtain as much knowledge as I can in the musical field.
The Foundation to the Memory of Robert Möller
The foundation awards scholarships to violin students every two years. In 2025, Pedro Santos and Nataliia Snizhko each received SEK 175,000.
Find out more about the Foundation to the Memory of Robert Möller (in Swedish).