Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Full-time undergraduate students studying in or near one of the cities in the U.S. or in any city in South Africa:
- New York, NY
- Washington, DC
- Atlanta, GA
- Tampa, FL
- Houston, TX
- Los Angeles, CA
- South Africa
- Enrollment requirements vary by location:
United States: I am enrolled full time in a music or art-related major at an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S. during the 2026–2027 academic year.
South Africa: I am either (1) enrolled full time in a music or art-related major at an accredited four-year university (or equivalent institution) in South Africa during the 2026 calendar year, or (2) a Grade 12 student who will begin a full-time music or art-related degree program at an accredited four-year university (or equivalent institution) in South Africa during the 2027 calendar year. - If studying in the U.S., demonstrate financial need by submitting a financial aid package.
- Demonstrate academic excellence and meet the minimum 3.0 GPA requirement.
- All applicants must be 18 years of age or older by the application deadline of October 30, 2026.
Applications are due by the deadline of October 30, 2026 11:59 PM Pacific Time or when 50 eligible application responses are received.