Apply Now for the 2019 Cuba Music Scholarship
This is our fourth annual Cuba Music scholarship award for a young musician to study in Cuba. The winner will study at the National School of Music in Havana: July, 2019, during our Music and Dance Tour!
The deadline to apply for the music scholarship is February 5, 2019. Early submission highly recommended.
#PlazaCUBAMusicScholarship Application Guidelines / Instructions
- Applicant must be an intermediate to advanced level American musician on any instrument, including vocals (and able to read music).
- Must be 21 - 30 years old.
- Submit a 500 - 1000 word essay* about why you (or the person you are nominating) should be considered.
- Submit essay on or before midnight on February 5, 2019. plazacubamusicscholarship@gmail.com
Cuba Music Scholarship Winner will be announced on February 20, 2019.
- Must have valid passport and be able to travel July, 2019.
* Essay should include details about your music experience. Let us know how you could benefit from studying in Cuba, but may not otherwise be able to afford a trip like this. Also, share if you have traveled to Cuba or other countries outside of the US previously.
Package includes: hotel, one meal per day, 4-5 hours per day of music instruction, daily concerts, and excursions.
Airfare and spending money not included.
2018 Cuba Music Scholarship winner: Marissa Archuleta (Flute)
2017 Cuba Music Scholarship Winner: Joshua Icban (Guitar)
2016 Cuba Music Scholarship winner: Nate Pedley (Bass)
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