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National Opera Association (NOA) - Argento Fellowships for Graduate Students in Vocal Performance and Music Composition

Information on the Argento Fellowships for graduate students in vocal performance and opera composition, including guidelines, application deadlines, and award details.

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DeadlineOctober 1

Award amountUp to $50,000 per year

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

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Carolyn Bailey Argento Fellowship for Vocal Performance

Fellowship for outstanding opera vocal performance students in U.S. accredited graduate programs. Covers tuition, living expenses up to $50,000 annually.

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Deadline

October 1, 2026

Award amount

Up to $50,000 per year

Eligibility

Completed undergraduate program or equivalent; Apply to compete in the Carolyn Bailey Argento Vocal Competition; Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA; Intend to enroll or be enrolled in a graduate degree in voice; Have or expect to have financial need of at least $5,000 per year

Requirements

150-word biography; 300-word candidate statement; Academic transcript(s); Documentation of unmet financial need; Proof of matriculation

Application materials

Biography; Candidate statement; Academic transcript(s); Documentation of unmet financial need; Headshot, biography, and audio/video recordings (for publicity)

How to apply

Apply to compete in the Carolyn Bailey Argento Vocal Competition; Submit additional information including biography and candidate statement; Provide academic transcript and financial need documentation by December 15, 2026; Participate in virtual interview in December 2026; Compete in the final round of the competition at the NOA Conference

Important dates

Application deadline: October 1, 2026; Finalists notified by early December 2026; Transcript and financial need documentation due: December 15, 2026; Finalist interviews: December 2026; Competition final round: January 9, 2027

Documents

Academic transcript(s); Documentation of unmet financial need; Headshot; Biography; Audio/video recordings

Contact

(p) 734.615.3784

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