Spark Summer Study Grants offer funding for participation in summer music festivals, young artist programs, training intensives, and similar educational opportunities that align with Spark’s mission to foster diverse and dynamic musical lives.
The deadline to apply for Spring 2026 Spark Summer Study Grants is Monday, April 6, 2026, at 11:45 p.m.
How to Apply:
Students must complete the Summer Study Grant Application, which includes the following components:
- Program Information
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- Name of the program
- Program dates
- Link to the program’s website
- Registration and tuition fees
- Supporting Materials
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- Letter of Acceptance
- Cover Letter (1 page) addressing the following:
- Describe the scope and purpose of the program.
- Explain your role as a participant.
- Detail your financial need for the grant.
- Video Statement of Purpose (2–3 minutes) addressing the following:
- What are your goals, and what do you hope to accomplish by attending this summer program?
- How does your participation align with Spark’s mission to support diverse and dynamic musical lives?
Apply
Students can access the Summer Study Application here.
Contact Alejandra Vega at spark@mozart.sc.edu for more information.
Undergraduate Students
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Margaret Moore
Olivia Norton
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Christine Powell
Alyssa Santivanez
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Jordan Bartow – Cortona Sessions for New Music
Emily Beddingfield – Cortona Session for New Music
LaDejia Bittle – Chautauqua Opera Conservatory
Ellis Carroll – Classic Lyric Arts
Nico Caruso – Varna International Music Academy
Meghan Cluskey – Varna International Music Academy
Bennett Donovan – Modern Band Summit
Alex Doolittle – Carolina Crown
Zhenyu Gao – Saarburg International Music Festival and School
Tiaryca Green – Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival
Jie He – Saarburg International Music Festival and School
Anna Klausi – Chautauqua Opera Conservatory
Claire Martin – USC Global Classroom
Keri McCourt – Phantom Regiment
Nicole Moore – Cortona Sessions for New Music
Daniel Myers – Cortona Sessions for New Music
Cody Ray – Michigan State University Conducting Symposium
Veronica Rice – Harrower Summer Opera Workshop
Briona Robinson – Harrower Summer Opera
Miguel Calleja Rodriguez – Cortona Sessions for New Music
Justin Schwartz – Mostly Modern Festival
Emma Schwertfuehrer – Varna International Music Academy
DeShawn Stevens – International Performing Arts Institute
Ben Stone – Phantom Regiment
Julie Welch – BWS German Lingua
Holly Workman – Cortona Sessions for New Music