Mario Lanza Institute Scholarship Program

Award Amount
Application deadline
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Mario Lanza Institute & Museum

Number of Awards & Eligibility: Four awards offered annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for international and U.S. students.
  2. Must be 21-28 years of age at time of application.
  3. Must have a background in vocal music study. The student may be currently enrolled in a program of study or have been previously enrolled.
  4. Must participate in preliminary auditions in Philadelphia, PA, to qualify for a prize.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This scholarship competition is open to all students who are 21-28 years of age with a background in the study of vocal music. Students must attend preliminary auditions in Philadelphia, PA, to qualify for prizes.

Application requirements for the Mario Lanza Institute Scholarship Program are:

  • Application form
  • $50 app. fee
  • Proof of age
  • Repertoire info.
Additional Information: Preliminary auditions will take place at The Settlement Music School, 416 Queen St., Philadelphia, PA, on Monday, October 14 and Tuesday, October 15, 2019 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. At the audition, the student will choose his/her first piece (from the list provided on his/her application), and the judges may then ask for another piece off of the student's list. The first piece should be chosen carefully to show the student's vocal ability, as there may not be sufficient time for a second piece. An accompanist is provided at no additional cost. The four winners will then perform at the Mario Lanza Ball, where judges will make their final determinations for the four awards. Finalists must perform at the Mario Lanza Ball to receive a scholarship. There is a two-time limit for past winners of the Mario Lanza Institute Scholarship. No previous first place winners of this award are permitted to apply. Singers already performing leading or comprimario roles with a major opera company are ineligible for this competition.

Award Amount: Prizes are awarded as follows: first place, $2,500; second place, $2,000; third place, $1,500; and fourth place, $1,000. All prizes are non-renewable.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $1,750.

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Saturday, October 5

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Saturday, October 5

Applications are available online on the Mario Lanza Institute (MLI) website. As part of the application, the student must provide information on the repertoire he/she intends to prepare for the scholarship auditions. The student must prepare three opera arias and one song. The operatic arias should be from the standard repertoire. The song can be any one of the student's choosing such as an operetta or Broadway show tune or an art song. One of the four selections submitted must be in English. In addition to a completed application, the student must submit a $50 application fee and proof of his/her date of birth, such as a driver's license, birth certificate, or passport. Applications must be mailed to the address provided and must be received by the deadline date.
About Mario Lanza Institute & Museum:
Contact Information: William Ronayne, Scholarship Auditions Administrator
Address: P.O. Box 54624 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19148

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