For applicants under 30 with limited economic resources coming from an European Country
The Noël Minet Fund scholarship offers funding to applicants under 30 with limited economic resources to participate to our cooperation events or to events held under our label.
We especially encourage applicants from target countries of our Regional Development Strategy to send us their candidatures, though applicants from other European countries can also apply.
The amount of the scholarship generally ranges from 300 to 500 (please note that the higher amount is rarely awarded as we try to give opportunities to as many deserving candidates as possible).
Since 2021, the Noël Minet Fund is administered by the Friends of the European Choral Association.
In 2026, the scholarship offers a grant to applicants wishing to attend one of the following events:
– Walter Strauss Choral Conducting Masterclass | Ankara, Türkiye | 25-31 January 2026
– Study Tour to Europa Cantat junior Festival | Girona, Spain | 11-19 July 2026
– European Seminar for Choral Composers | Aosta, Italy | 19-26 July 2026
– Fosco Corti Competition for Choral Conductors | Torino, Italy | 23-25 October 2026
Deadline for applications:
For the Walter Strauss Choral Conducting Masterclass the deadline to apply for the scholarship is 30 November 2025.
For the remaining events the deadline is 30 April 2026.
For any inquiry please write to scholarships@friendsofeca.org
HOW TO APPLY
Candidates can apply by filling this application form with
- Reasons for applying with explanation of economic situation
- Information if they have applied for or will receive other funds
- Total budget with specification of participation fees, travel, accommodation, meals and scores
- CV
- 2 recommendations
- plans on how to share the new knowledge and experience with their local community afterwards
Deadline to apply for a scholarship for the Walter Strauss Choral Conducting Masterclass: 30 November 2025
Deadlines to apply for a scholarship for all the other events: 30 April 2026
Please note: If the deadline for applying for an event is before the deadline for the scholarship application or decision, you must register with the organiser by the application deadline. If your participation is depending weather you will receive a scholarship, you can inform the organiser that you have applied for Noël Minet Foundation scholarship and that your participation is dependent on whether you receive a scholarship or not.
DONATE
The Noël Minet Fund depends on the generosity of donors to achieve its objects. If you wish to support this work, please transfer your donation to the following account, indicating your name and the reference.
“Donation Noël Minet Fund”
Bank Sparkasse KoelnBonn
IBAN: DE 0237 0501 9819 2985 8932
BIC: COLSDE33
(European Choral Association – Europa Cantat)
Noël Minet
Noël Minet
President of Europa Cantat – European Federation of Young Choirs on 1995-2000
Honorary president of À Cœur Joie International
Honorary president of À Cœur Joie Wallonie-Bruxelles
Previous Scholarship Recipients
2024:
Laura Sheils | European Seminar for Choral Composers Report
Lidiia Korolevska | Walter Strauss Masterclass in Ankara Report
2023:
Jovana Kuzmanović | World Symposium for Choral Music in Istanbul Report
Tisa Mrhar | World Symposium for Choral Music in Istanbul Report
Julija Uzunova | World Symposium for Choral Music in Istanbul Report
2018:
Phoebe Bitoon | (Inter) national Congress for Conductors Report
Ahmet Can Kızılcan | EuroChoir Report
Hannah Ewald | EuroChoir Report
2017:
Noemi | 12th Choir Academy on Orchestra Conducting Report
Kuo-Jen, Mao | Lithuanian Choral Music Study Tour Report
