Grants & Scholarships
Scholarships New Friedrich Gulda School of Music
Previously, it was only possible to apply for a scholarship at the beginning of a degree programme. In order to facilitate access to scholarships and to honour special achievements during the course of study, the scholarship system for the Friedrich Gulda School of Music has been redesigned. For this purpose, a limited number of partial scholarships for artistic excellence are awarded each year.
All students and pupils of the Friedrich Gulda School of Music are entitled to apply for a scholarship from the second semester onwards. This means that an initial application can be submitted in the second semester at the earliest, so that the scholarship can be credited to the tuition fee from the third semester at the Gulda School of Music. However, this also means that pupils and students can apply in a higher semester. The application for a scholarship can also be submitted in a higher semester, depending on performance development.
The scholarship is valid for one academic year. It is possible to apply for an extension or to reapply for a scholarship afterwards.
Scholarships are paid for by the Friedrich Gulda School of Music and are awarded at a rate of 50%, 25% or 10%. The FGSM therefore covers this part of the tuition fees for a period of one year.
Scholarship holders are selected by a scholarship committee. The selection criteria are
- the applicant's past and expected performance and a grade point average of no less than 1.5 in the zkF and no less than 2 if all subjects are taken into account. The applicant must also have already submitted the B1 certificate.
- There is no legal entitlement to a scholarship; the number of scholarships is limited annually according to availability.
The scholarship is awarded based on the following criteria by the scholarship committee.
Audio and/or video recordings with 2-3 significant musical performances (phone recordings are acceptable). Composers must submit appropriate work samples (scores, videos, work and concept descriptions, portfolio, etc.).
A minimum GPA of 1.5 in the major field of study.
A minimum GPA of 2 in all other subjects.
Proven German language skills at the B1 level.
Motivation letter.
Proof of academic progress.
Completed application form.
Required SWS points: For diploma studies: at least 10 SWS/semester.
For advanced studies applications: 8-10 SWS/semester.
For applications from the 2nd semester of preparatory studies: 9-12 SWS in total (the scholarship will be awarded if the student passes the transfer exam).
- May 15th (for the following winter semester).
- December 15th (for the following summer semester).
Submit a motivation letter and a completed and signed application form, downloadable here: Scholarship Application Form. Send the documents as a zip file named "LastName_Scholarship_Gulda" to studentservices@gulda-school-of-music.com. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Current scholarship holders will continue under their existing agreements with the same deadlines.
I am in my fourth semester at Gulda, can I still apply for a scholarship?
- Yes, all students at Gulda can apply from their second semester onwards
I am in my first semester of a diploma program after completing the preparatory program. Can I apply for a scholarship?
- Yes, the total semesters at Gulda are considered. If you are in your first semester of the diploma program and have completed the preparatory program, it counts as three semesters in total?
When will I be informed if I received the scholarship?
- After receiving all applications, they will be reviewed by the committee. Applicants will be notified within approximately one month.
During the admission examination, the appointed examination committee decides whether the candidate can also be recommended for a scholarship. The examination committee evaluates based on the submitted documents and an outstanding musical performance in the admission examination. Depending on the committee's decision, scholarships can cover 10%, 25%, or 50% of the tuition fee. With very good academic performance, the scholarship holder can apply annually for a renewal of the scholarship. This application must be submitted in writing and on time.
The deadline for renewal is always May 15th for the winter semester and December 15th for the summer semester of the respective academic year. Incomplete or late applications cannot be considered. There is no entitlement to a scholarship.
Scholarships for JAM MUSIC LAB employees and alumni are awarded by committee upon application and cover 25% of the current tuition fee.
Submission deadlines:
May 15 (for the following winter semester)
December 15 (for the following summer semester)
The application documents for the renewal application must be sent by email as a ZIP file to: studentservices@gulda-school-of-music.com. Please name the sent ZIP file as follows: <LastName_Scholarship_FGSM>
You can download the application form here DOWNLOAD Application for Renewal
Students at the Friedrich Gulda School of Music can also apply for financial support. Visit stipendium.at for more information.
Austrian citizens and those from the EEA who work in Austria (even part-time) or have working parents in Austria are eligible. Non-EEA citizens must have permanent residence status in Austria to qualify; otherwise, they should check for funding opportunities in their home countries.