The Yamaha Music Foundation of Europe.
What it is about.
Yamaha, one of the world's largest manufacturers of musical instruments, established the Yamaha Music Foundation (YMF) in Tokyo in 1966. The purpose of this foundation is to stimulate interest in the playing and enjoyment of music amongst people from all over the world.
The Yamaha Music Foundation of Europe (YMFE) is a European non-profit making charity that - above all - is dedicated to supporting talented music students in Europe.
Since 1990, YMFE has awarded scholarships worth more than 1 Million EUR to over 850 outstanding young musicians all over Europe.
The Scholarship Program.
Details and how to apply.
The YMFE-Scholarship Competition is open to full-time music students of any nationality not older than 25 years at the time of the application.
Each Scholarship has a value of 1.000,00 EUR to 2.000,00 EUR, depending on the country where the applicant is studying. The Scholarship covers one year and the money may be used for any purpose related to the advancement of studies.
The rewarded discipline changes every year. Applicants will be selected according to their current musical ability and their demonstrated future potential.
The basis for this evaluation is an initial screening from a recorded performance, followed by a live performance at the final selection. Selection Committees comprising senior figures from the world of music will select the most suitable applicants.
Since 1990 there have been Scholarship-Programs in various disciplines including Brass and/or Woodwind, Piano, Strings, Percussion and Vocal.
Please have a look at this years scholarship program to find more details on how to apply.
ADDRESS OF THE YAMAHA MUSIC FOUNDATION
Yamaha Music Europe GmbH (UK)
Sherbourne Drive, Tilbrook, Milton Keynes, MK7 8BL,
United Kingdom
Interested in a Scholarship?
Since 1990, YMFE has awarded scholarships worth more than 1 Million EUR in total to over 850 outstanding young musicians all over Europe.
A fantastic opportunity for music students.
If you wish to apply, please fill out the application form.
