Study in Israel: Program for Excelling Greek Musicians

An exciting opportunity for top young Greek artists to study in Israel and take part in artistic collaborations between the two countries within the America-Israel cultural foundation and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation partnership.

• • Grants support studies at one of two Partner Academic Institutions:
    • Tel Aviv University’s Buchmann-Mehta School of Music
      Contact: Andy Feldbau, International Program Coordinator, [email protected]
    • Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance
      Contact: Ronit Mualem, [email protected]
  • Grants support studies towards Bachelors, Masters, and Artist Diploma Degrees.
  • Grants are awarded on a one-year basis, with the opportunity to re-apply and renew for one additional year, as long as the grantee remains in strong academic standing. Please note that the Bachelors Degree is a 4-year program.
  • Grants cover full tuition, housing, a basic living stipend, and medical insurance for one academic year. Airfare to/from Israel and visa and application fees are not covered.
  • Opportunities for artistic collaborations, performances, and master classes through the program.

Eligibility

• Greek Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Between 18 – 35 years old
• Must apply and be accepted into an Israeli Bachelors, Masters or Artist Diploma International Program at Tel Aviv University’s Buchmann-Mehta School of Music or a Masters program at Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance.
• Eligible instruments/degree programs are according to the institution’s academic program.

Application Requirements

Important: Candidates must apply to their academy of choice in addition to submitting the AICF Scholarship Program application

• Online application form
• In order to finalize your application, you must submit the following supplementary documents to [email protected]:
  • Passport Photo
  • Teacher Recommendation Letter
  • Proof of Citizenship/Residency
  • Video Audition (video requirements are according to audition guidelines from the Institution you are applying to (Tel Aviv University or Jerusalem Academy) & videos must be submitted as a link to YouTube, Vimeo, Dropbox, or similar)
• No application fee required for this program

Timetable

Program begins in the 2020-21 Academic Year.

AICF Application Deadline: May 30, 2020 – extended
Tel Aviv University Application Deadline: May 30, 2020 – extended
Jerusalem Academy Application Deadline: Summer 2020
Projected Notification of Grants: August 1, 2020
Beginning of Academic Year: October 18, 2020