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    Van Cliburn International Piano Competition

    International Competition

    About This Scholarship

    Sponsored by: Cliburn Foundation

    Held every 4 years; one of the most prestigious piano competitions in the world

    Eligibility

    Pianists ages 18–30 of any nationality; held quadrennially
    Focus Area: Piano performance (classical)

    Award Details

    1st Prize: $100,000 + ~$2M career package
    Deadline: Application: Sep–Nov (prior year); Competition: May–Jun

    Renewable: No (prize + career support)

    How to Apply

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