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Davidson Fellows Scholarship

Davidson Institute

$25,000–$100,000Check the deadline on the sponsor's pageScholarship · heavy effort
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About

Scholarships of $100,000, $50,000 and $25,000 for students 18 or under who have completed a significant piece of work in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Literature, Music, Philosophy or Outside the Box. Music entrants submit a portfolio as a composer, classical instrumentalist or other instrumentalist (vocal is not accepted). Also required: able to attend the awards ceremony with a parent/guardian.

We are dedicated to supporting the intellectual and social development of profoundly gifted students age 18 and under through a variety of programs.
MusicArtsSTEMAcademic achievement

Who can apply

  • 18 or younger as of the application deadline

    “Applicants must be 18 or younger as of the application deadline to be eligible.”

  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident living in the U.S. (or overseas on active U.S. military duty)

    “Be a U.S. citizen residing in the United States, or a Permanent Resident of the United States residing in the United States, or be stationed overseas due to active U.S. military duty.”

  • Completed a significant piece of work in a submission category

    “Have completed a significant piece of work in one of the submission categories.”

  • Music: portfolio as composer, classical instrumentalist or other instrumentalist (no vocal)

    “Applicants must submit a portfolio as a composer, classical instrumentalist, or other instrumentalist. ... The Davidson Fellows Scholarship does NOT accept applications in other performing arts categories such as dance, drama, vocal, etc.”

Essay prompts

  1. 1.Process Essay. Part One: What inspired you to pursue this work? How much time (hours/days/months) did it take you to complete this work? How did you organize the work that went into doing it? What difficulties did you encounter and how did you handle them? Part Two: Where was the work completed? What help have you received in doing this work? Was your project completed through a paid program/mentorship? If yes, which one, who did you work with and in what capacity?
  2. 2.Reflective Essay (Music): Please reflect on how your submission: What music means to you in your everyday life? How you think music is socially relevant?