Music-Students at College-Level
Our grants for music students at college level
Music scholarships
KC-Fonden awards scholarships to university-level music students.
- The scholarships are intended for upcoming studies and can only be applied for in respect of a study period that has not yet begun.
- Scholarships are not awarded retroactively. This means that already completed studies cannot be funded.
- Scholarships are normally SEK 10,000–20,000.
- There is no fixed upper limit on the amount you can apply for. In some cases a higher amount may be awarded after an overall assessment of the application and the applicant's study situation.
- We primarily award scholarships to instrumentalists.
What can the scholarship be used for?
The scholarship is intended for studies and education. The costs must be clearly linked to the applicant's music studies.
KC-Fonden does not award scholarships for the purchase of instruments or other equipment. This also applies to buying a new instrument, switching to a better instrument or upgrading an existing instrument.
The scholarship must therefore be used to support the applicant's music studies, not to finance instrument purchases.
Application
There are two application periods each year:
- February
- August
Applications can only be made during these periods.
Applying in February
In February you can apply for a scholarship for studies starting in July of the same year at the earliest.
Applying in August
In August you can apply for a scholarship for studies starting in the spring term of the following year at the earliest.
Applications are submitted via the Applications tab.
Documents to attach
1. Personal letter
Attach a personal letter with a short presentation of yourself and your current study situation. The letter may be at most one A4 page.
2. CSN information
State how many weeks of eligibility for student finance (CSN) you have left.
The CSN information is part of the overall assessment of the application. Limited or exhausted student finance options may be taken into account. However, the scholarship is not intended to replace CSN loans that the applicant chooses to forgo.
3. Financial statement
Attach a financial statement or budget for your finances. Report both income and expenses. The statement may be at most one A4 page.
You can present your finances month by month or summarised for the period relevant to the application.
It is important to also state whether you have received, or expect to receive, scholarships or other financial support from elsewhere during the period covered by the statement.
4. Two references
Provide two people who can give a reference about you. We prefer that at least one of the references is your teacher.
The references' phone numbers must be provided as specified in the application form.
Questions and Answers
What is meant by a reference?
By reference we mean a person who knows you and your studies and can provide a recommendation. We prefer that the reference is a teacher.
What is meant by a financial statement?
You must report your income and expenses. You can present your finances month by month or summarised for the period relevant to the application. Remember to also report any scholarships or other financial support you have received or expect to receive during the same period.
How large a scholarship can I apply for?
There is no fixed limit on the amount you can apply for. KC-Fonden usually awards scholarships of SEK 10,000–20,000. In some cases a higher amount may be awarded after an overall assessment of the application and the applicant's study situation.
Can I apply for a scholarship to buy an instrument?
No. KC-Fonden does not award scholarships for the purchase of instruments or other equipment. This also applies if the instrument is needed for your studies or if you want to buy a better instrument. The scholarship is intended for studies and education and cannot be used for instrument purchases.
Do I need to report how the scholarship has been used?
Yes. No later than three months after the end of the study period or education the scholarship relates to, you must submit a brief report on your study results, how your studies have gone and how the scholarship has been used. The report is submitted via KC-Fonden's application platform on the website and is mandatory.