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 on 2 November 2026.
CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION
Candidates are admitted who...
- were born after 1.9.1999;
- 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.
Registration
Please note the following two registration steps and be sure to adhere to the deadlines! Only registrations submitted on time and in full will be considered.
1. Fill out the registration form by 16.09.2026
2. Upload the documents by 22.09.2026
After submitting the registration form, you will receive an upload link within two business days to upload the documents according to the following list:
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. At the moment, there are no instruments available.
