University competition to finance tuition fees
Private providers of vocational training, i.e. universities and colleges that are not supported by the public sector, are often a deterrent for many people who are interested in studying music: "But it's expensive!" we often hear in consultations with interested parties. But there is another way.
"We have options, maybe you don't have to pay for everything out of your own pocket!" we reply.
In fact, you have to take care of financing your tuition fees, which can be divided into fixed and variable costs. Admittedly, you cannot necessarily expect to be fully financed. But following the principle of subsidiarity, tapping into various sources in addition to state support and making your own contributions opens up a different perspective on your own situation.
Acquiring different sources of finance
Looking for ways to finance your own further education is part and parcel of finding out about the study programs available to you. However, this is not necessarily the case when it comes to further education or undergraduate studies, as the corresponding courses in music are primarily offered by state-subsidized universities. As a rule, there is little to almost no personal contribution to costs - measured against the actual costs of a place on a course.
Internal university scholarship competition
Checking the options available at the respective university for acquiring funding can also influence the decision for or against applying to study.
At the Kalaidos University of Music, we are offering students enrolled in the future the prospect of attractive financial support. These are merit-based and are awarded annually in an open competition, which also applies to students who are already enrolled. In addition to scholarships to cover certain parts of the cost of studies, prizes are also awarded.
New category: Music education/didactics
As announced in the last issue of SMZ, this year we are not only awarding prizes in Music Performance, but also explicitly and independently taking music education into account. This means that in addition to a purely artistic evaluation of the musical performance, a separate category for outstanding didactic achievements will also be introduced. In both Performance and Pedagogy, participation is possible in the styles "Classical" and "Jazz/Pop" - corresponding to our two main areas of study. You can also compete in several categories.
Admission test afterwards
Successful participation in the competition is a guarantee of a scholarship or prize at the start of your studies. However, this does not guarantee formal admission to the course. For this, a separate entrance examination must be taken at the end of November.
The Kalaidos University of Music is particularly interesting for late entrants and/or those who wish to study music part-time or continue their education - possibly, if not the only possibility...
