Scholarships

Since 2011, a jury of experts has decided on the awarding of scholarships each year. These range from CHF 4,000-6,000 depending on performance. Instruments are also awarded to outstanding young musicians as part of the scholarship auditions. The auditions take place at the Musikschule Konservatorium Zürich and are not open to the public. A maximum of two participations is allowed.

NEXT SCHOLARSHIP AUDITION

The next audition will take place in autumn 2026.

Rahn Kulturfonds – Musikinstrumente
Rahn Kulturfonds – Musikinstrumente

CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION

Candidates are admitted who...

  • were born after 1.3.1998;
  • have been enrolled for at least 3 semesters at a Swiss university (KMHS);
  • have passed the video pre-selection.

Repertoire requirements

A complete work from the Classical period and an additional complete work from either the Baroque or Romantic period must be prepared. 

Special rules apply to...

Strings: One of the two pieces must be a solo piece without accompaniment.
Singers: Three different works from at least two stylistic periods must be prepared, with at least one of them being a song with piano.
Modern instruments: Two works that differ as much as possible in style.

INSTRUMENTS

The Rahn Kulturfonds provides outstanding young musicians with instruments on loan. You can apply for a loan as part of the annual scholarship auditions. A violin and a violoncello are available for loan. More detailed information is available on request.

Rahn Kulturfonds – Geige aus Blumentopf
Rahn Kulturfonds – Geige aus Blumentopf