How to apply
To be eligible for the Pavel Kushnir Scholarship you need to:
- Be a Russian, Ukrainian or Belarusian citizen (without necessarily residing in those countries)
- Have received a place at a music institution in Europe or the UK
- We are currently accepting applications from students seeking to pursue instrumental studies or orchestral conducting, but we hope to extend this in the future
You can apply directly by sending your documents to info@pavelkushnirscholarship.org.
Submit:
- a video or audio recording of your performance (either via attachment or link)
- a copy of your CV
- proof of acceptance to a musical higher education institution
- a letter (either attached or in the body of the text) outlining why you would like to study at this institution and detailing how much financial support you require
We would also consider applications from students on any stage of their education and requiring assistance. In such cases, you would also need to submit a letter of support from your professor.
Applications are accepted throughout the year. Last call to apply for 2025-26 — May 31st.
What we will fund
The Pavel Kushnir Scholarship is open to eligible applicants for both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Europe and the UK. For applicants seeking to study in the UK, the scholarship can provide support with tuition fees. For those applying for institutions in Europe, we would provide both tuition fees and accommodation support. Your application should state clearly which type of support you are applying for.
Conditions of the scholarship
Financial support is provided for the duration of the course provided that the conditions of the scholarship are satisfied. At the end of each year, you would be required to submit a letter of support from your professor to receive funding for the next year.
We reserve the right to withdraw support in the following circumstances:
- Lack of course attendance by the scholar
- Failure to pass the exams
- Complaints from the institution
- Lack of support from professors
If you have any questions or would like to discuss your potential application, please contact info@pavelkushnirscholarship.org.
To be eligible for the Pavel Kushnir Scholarship you need to:
- Be a Russian, Ukrainian or Belarusian citizen (without necessarily residing in those countries)
- Have received a place at a music institution in Europe or the UK
- We are currently accepting applications from students seeking to pursue instrumental studies or orchestral conducting, but we hope to extend this in the future
You can apply directly by sending your documents to info@pavelkushnirscholarship.org.
Submit:
- a video or audio recording of your performance (either via attachment or link)
- a copy of your CV
- proof of acceptance to a musical higher education institution
- a letter (either attached or in the body of the text) outlining why you would like to study at this institution and detailing how much financial support you require
We would also consider applications from students on any stage of their education and requiring assistance. In such cases, you would also need to submit a letter of support from your professor.
Applications are accepted throughout the year. Last call to apply for 2025-26 — May 31st.
What we will fund
The Pavel Kushnir Scholarship is open to eligible applicants for both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Europe and the UK. For applicants seeking to study in the UK, the scholarship can provide support with tuition fees. For those applying for institutions in Europe, we would provide both tuition fees and accommodation support. Your application should state clearly which type of support you are applying for.
Conditions of the scholarship
Financial support is provided for the duration of the course provided that the conditions of the scholarship are satisfied. At the end of each year, you would be required to submit a letter of support from your professor to receive funding for the next year.
We reserve the right to withdraw support in the following circumstances:
- Lack of course attendance by the scholar
- Failure to pass the exams
- Complaints from the institution
- Lack of support from professors
If you have any questions or would like to discuss your potential application, please contact info@pavelkushnirscholarship.org.
