The Margareta of Romania Royal Foundation launches a new selection for the Young Talents Scholarship program, 2021 edition
The Margareta of Romania Royal Foundation is launching a new selection for the Young Talents Scholarship program, 2021 edition, addressed to young musicians and visual artists. The application deadline is December 18, 2020.
Candidates for the 2021 Young Talents Scholarships must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Be between 14 and 24 years of age;
- Study at visual arts or music high schools or universities in Romania;
- Come from families with an income below 1,700 RON / family member, and be able to prove they lack the financial means to perfect their talent.
*Those who have been Young Talents scholars three times already are no longer eligible to apply for a new selection.
How to apply for the Young Talents Scholarship
Send your application file via e-mail by December 18, 2020. It must include:
- Application Form, available HERE.
Supporting documents for the stated financial situation (salary slip or income certificate, copy of pension slip, copy of unemployment indemnity, as applicable). For family members over 18 who have no income and are not enrolled in education, an affidavit stating they earn no income must be attached. These supporting documents must be provided for parents, grandparents, and siblings living in the same household.
- Curriculum Vitae, including contact details (e-mail and phone), competitions the candidate has participated in, diplomas, and awards obtained, etc.
- A recommendation letter from a specialized teacher referring to the candidate's artistic and human qualities (e.g., perseverance, dedication, punctuality, respect for others, etc.).
- Pupil/Student certificate or a copy of the pupil/student ID card.
- Copy of identity document (ID card or birth certificate).
- Personal data processing agreement, available AICI.
Stages of the selection process:
- Submission of the application file – until December 18, 2020
- Pre-selection: analysis of the files by the project team – until January 10, 2021
- Selection for Musicians: will be based on an audio-video recording of a maximum of 10 minutes, containing a musical piece of choice (solo or with piano accompaniment). The file will be sent via WeTransfer or another file transfer service, and the link must be included in the email sent to tineretalente@principesa.ro. The email must specify the name, surname, and educational institution. Concert recordings or recordings longer than 10 minutes will not be accepted.
- Selection for Visual Arts: will be based on an artistic portfolio containing works, animations, photographs, etc., sent in electronic format. We strongly urge you to send the portfolio of photos in PDF format; otherwise, it will not be considered. The PDF name must include: FIRST NAME + LAST NAME + VISUAL ARTS PORTFOLIO. The portfolio will be sent via WeTransfer or another file transfer service, and the link must be included in the email sent to tineretalente@principesa.ro. The email must specify the name, surname, and educational institution. A minimum of 15 and a maximum of 25 images of works created in the last 2 years is recommended, accompanied by a brief description of the artistic approach and creative process.
- The Interview: will be conducted online by the jury with candidates who have passed the selection stage (evaluation of the portfolio and audio-video recordings).
The complete file must be sent by December 18, 2020, to this address: tineretalente@principesa.ro
For additional information, please contact us at the same address.
About Young Talents
The Young Talents program supports and promotes young artists from families with modest incomes who cannot develop their talent due to material and financial shortages. The Young Talents scholarships are awarded for one calendar year and allow youth to purchase materials and instruments and participate in competitions, concerts, exhibitions, and specialized courses in Romania or abroad. Additionally, The Margareta of Romania Royal Foundation organizes an annual creative camp and a series of various artistic mentoring workshops.
