American Opera Society of Chicago Scholarship Awards
American Opera Society of Chicago · Free to apply
Award
$5,000 - $10,000
$5,000 to $10,000 · One-time award
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
- Closes
- February 8, 2027
- closes in 88 days
- Essay
- No
- Recommendations
- None
- Need-based
- No
- Merit-based
- No
- Time to apply
- ~1 hr
Rules read against the official award page. Confirm on the provider's site before applying.
Requirements
Who can apply for the American Opera Society of Chicago Scholarship Awards, as the official award page states them. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of Illinois
- Open to high school juniors and high school seniors
- Open to U.S. citizens
To apply
- Must live within 150 miles of Chicago and study with a teacher within 150 miles of Chicago.
- Must be an advanced student enrolled in a degree, certificate, diploma, or performance program for voice, piano, strings, or other solo instruments.
- Must be 20–32 years old for voice, or 16–32 years old for piano, strings, and other instruments as of March 1, 2027.
- Cannot be a previous award winner of the American Opera Society of Chicago.
No essay, recommendation letters or transcript are required: one of the lighter applications in the directory.
Good to know
- Auditions take place March 1, 2027.
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Does your student qualify?
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Open only to U.S. citizens
Requires IL residency
For 11th graders, high school seniors
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About the scholarship
The American Opera Society of Chicago offers annual competitive scholarships for advanced classical vocalists and instrumentalists. Eligible musicians compete via live auditions in Chicago to earn merit prizes ranging from $5,000 to $10,000. Selected winners are required to perform in a showcase concert to receive their monetary awards.
How to apply
Sent by email or mail
- 1Prepare your application along with your audition program repertoire and resume.
- 2Submit application materials by email on or before February 8, 2027.
- 3Provide your own accompanist and attend the in-person audition on March 1, 2027 in Chicago if invited.
- 4If selected as an award winner, perform at the designated concert in Chicago to receive your award.
From the sponsor's page, which is always the final word.
How the winners are chosen
The sponsor picks the winners from the students who apply. Most sponsors do not publish how many students apply.
- Time to apply
- ~1 hr of work
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is February 8, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around February 8 each year.
- Applications close
- February 8, 2027
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
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Common questions about the American Opera Society of Chicago Scholarship Awards
How much is the American Opera Society of Chicago Scholarship Awards worth?
The American Opera Society of Chicago Scholarship Awards awards $5,000 to $10,000.
When is the American Opera Society of Chicago Scholarship Awards deadline?
The current deadline is February 8, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around February 8 each year.
Who is eligible for the American Opera Society of Chicago Scholarship Awards?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of Illinois; Open to high school juniors and high school seniors; Open to U.S. citizens.
Does the American Opera Society of Chicago Scholarship Awards require an essay?
No essay is required. The application is light on requirements. Expect to spend about 1 hour on it.
How hard is it to win the American Opera Society of Chicago Scholarship Awards?
The sponsor picks the winners from the students who apply. What limits who can enter: open only to Illinois residents. Plan on about 1 hr of work.
Is the American Opera Society of Chicago Scholarship Awards free to apply?
Yes. The American Opera Society of Chicago Scholarship Awards is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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