Scholarships
Competence Musician
Scholarships
Competence Musician

Scholarships

Scholarships

for the financing of a study program

The financing of a study program can be a great challenge and is one of the most important questions that should be clarified before beginning the study program.

In principle, parents are responsible for the financing of initial vocational training (vocational training, studies / training according to grammar school and specialized high school diploma) (according to ZGB, Art. 276 and 277). But what if the parents are not able to meet the required maintenance obligation due to insufficient financial means?

Cantonal scholarships (for Swiss citizens, usually at Swiss universities)

In Switzerland, the scholarship system is regulated by the cantons. According to the Bologna-guidelines Art. 1 al. 2 both Bachelor and Master studies should be eligible for scholarships.

Canton & Scholarship Office

Federal Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Researchers and Artistse

Art students who are planning their first master’s degree in Switzerland can apply for an art scholarship at the master’s level, which is available at all Swiss conservatories and art academies. This scholarship offer applies to students from a limited number of countries.

The scholarship announcement for the academic year 2020-2021 will be online from August 2019

Private Foundations

  • Charles E. Blatter Stiftung
  • The foundation provides students with affordable housing and/or can grant scholarships upon request.
  • Datio Stiftung
  • Students of fine arts (music, painting, dance, drama etc.) in financial need can be supported with a contribution to their living and educational costs.
  • Datio Stiftung
  • Haus zur Sonne
  • Limmatquai 18
  • Postfach 175
  • 8024 Zürich
  • Dr. Max Husmann-Stiftung Scholarships
  • Scholarships for gifted young people between the ages of 15 and 30 to facilitate or achieve an academic or artistic education The education must be completed before the age of 30. The training must take place at a state recognized university.
  • Requests: Only submit in writing and with reasons, enclosing copies of certificates.
  • Dr. Max Husmann-Stiftung
  • Englischviertelstr. 58
  • Postfach 1607
  • CH-8032 Zürich
  • Telefon: +41 44 38 06 183
  • Friedl Wald-Stiftung Training contributions
  • Payment of training contributions to students who are in need of support and worthy of support. Applicants are not older than 26 years and have Swiss citizenship or have lived in Switzerland for at least five years.
  • It is not possible to apply directly, applications can only be made by nomination.
  • Friedl Wald-Stiftung
  • St. Jakobs-Strasse 41
  • CH-4052 Basel
  • Fritz-Gerber-Stiftung for Gifted Young People
  • The Fritz Gerber Foundation aims to promote talented young people who are permanently resident in Switzerland by making financial contributions to education, training and continuing education.
  • Fritz-Gerber-Stiftung für begabte junge Menschen
  • Kirchgasse 38
  • Postfach 373
  • CH-8024 Zürich
  • Gamil-Stiftung
  • The foundation supports in particular projects in the fields of culture […] It can also support the education of young, talented people. The foundation was established in memory of Mr. Emil Preisig.
  • Gamil-Stiftun
  • Im Eigeli 21
  • 8700 Küsnacht ZH
  • Hirschmann Scholarship for FH Master
  • It provides one-time scholarships for students who are pursuing a consecutive Master’s degree at a Swiss university of applied sciences. Scholarship holders achieve above-average results in their subject and also show social commitment.
  • Students are supported with a maximum scholarship of CHF 10’000. As a rule, however, the scholarship amount is CHF 5,000. The Hirschmann Foundation awards approximately 40 – 50 scholarships per year.
  • Jmanuel und Evamaria Schenk
  • Foundation for the promotion of music students with a view to obtaining a soloist’s diploma
  • Jmanuel und Evamaria Schenk Stiftung zur Förderung von Musikstudenten im Hinblick auf die Erlangung des Solistendiploms
  • Marktgasse 10
  • CH-4800 Zofingen
  • www.schenk-stiftung.ch
  • Marguerite Meister Stiftung
  • The purpose of the foundation is the financial support of talented young musicians.  This purpose shall be achieved in the following way:
  • a) By helping to finance study costs, expenses for tuition and living expenses for the duration of the training.
  • b) By making public appearances possible.
  • c) Through the awarding of sponsorship prizes.
  • Marguerite Meister Stiftung
  • Witellikerstrasse 31
  • c/o Dr. med. Gerold Meister
  • CH-8702 Zollikon
  • Marianne und Curt Dienemann-Stiftung Promotion of young artists
  • Founded in 1986, the main aim of the foundation is to promote training in the field of music and the development of works in the field of literature.
  • Applications: Documents with curriculum vitae, application and financing plan are to be sent to the managing director. Submission date: Applications can be submitted at any time.
  • Marianne und Curt Dienemann-Stiftung
  • Dreilindenstrasse 75
  • CH-6006 Luzern
  • Pierino Ambrosoli Foundation
  • The Pierino Ambrosoli Foundation, a foundation for the promotion of dance and music at a professional level, supports young artists on their way to the stage.
  • Pierino Ambrosoli Foundation
  • Kasinostrasse 11
  • CH-8032 Zürich

Other financing options

  • Loan
  • Those who do not receive a scholarship may have a chance of obtaining a cantonal loan. Unlike scholarships, loans must be paid back after the studies. However, the cantons usually allow several years for this. The interest rate, which starts running after graduation, is often less than five percent.
  • Side job
  • Always a good opportunity to (partially) finance your own studies.
  • Many companies are regularly looking for part-time and hourly paid employees, especially to cushion capacity bottlenecks. In Switzerland, an hourly wage for students is usually between CHF 20-30, depending on the job and industry.