Women in focus
This year's scholarship from the Nico Kaufmann Foundation, which is part of the City of Zurich's Department of Culture, honors the promotion of women in the Swiss music scene.
The invitation to tender is as follows:
"The Nico Kaufmann Foundation awards an annual scholarship to musicians who have not yet reached the age of 35 in the year of the call for applications and are domiciled in Switzerland. A high musical level that meets international standards is required. The 2021 scholarship of CHF 20,000 will be awarded to either a woman or a project that supports the promotion of women in the Swiss music scene. Only individuals may submit an application.
Entries will be reviewed by a jury consisting of Ruth Bieri, Michael Eidenbenz and Nicole Johänntgen for 2021. Applications should be submitted by March 31, 2021, preferably by e-mail to
Nico Kaufmann Foundation, Azurstrasse 2, 8050 Zurich
office@stiftungnicokaufmann.net
The following documents are expected:
- Documentation of a planned project to be funded with CHF 20,000 or documentation of previous activities
- Curriculum vitae of the applicant
- Documentation of previous professional experience
- Certificates and references
The jury selects the winner on the basis of the documents submitted. The prize will be presented by the Mayor of Zurich at an event organized by the prizewinner."
