Music on the Hill Scholarship
Applications for 2025’s scholarship have closed.
An opportunity for the Ocean State’s young classical musicians — next accepting applications in September 2025.
The scholarship supports continued study of classical music performance.
Awards (up to $400) are disbursed directly to winners’ designated instructor; ensemble program; summer opportunity; or school, conservatory, or college music fee.
Winners may be invited to perform during Music on the Hill’s 2025 festival.
Eligibility: Rhode Island residents, ages 13 to 18
All instruments, including voice. Chamber groups may apply together and share the prize. One application per person, please.
The application includes:
- Audition: VIDEO recording, four to eight minutes
- Title and composer of selection
- Name, age, hometown, school, and a brief description of your music study
There is no application fee.
Applications are adjudicated on the basis of musicianship and performance. Judges include Artistic Director John Pellegrino and several members of Music on the Hill’s ensemble. Finalists may be asked to play for the panel on Zoom. Prizes will be awarded at the discretion of the judges.
Application form
Applications will open in September 2025. Please contact us with questions. Thank you.