Apart from academic programs, Pierce’s 148-year-old educational legacy includes numerous artistic activities, with particular emphasis on the development of the talents and abilities of its students. The activities of the College’s musical ensembles are an important part of this, giving special enrichment and variety to the musical life of the school community.
By announcing two music scholarships, Pierce is seeking two excellent music students that will support and enrich our musical community while, at the same time, they will enjoy the educational experience of studying at the College. Pierce will offer these scholarships every year to students with special skills, according to the needs of the school’s musical ensembles. The scholarship recipients will have the obligation to take part in one or more of the school’s musical ensembles as well as in other musical activities.
The two scholarships for the 2024-25 academic year will be offered for the following music instruments:
For A or B Gymnasium students:
The scholarships amount to 50% of tuition fees. Candidates will have to be at the highest level of the Lower (B’ or C’ lower, depending on the instrument) or higher. Candidates who do not follow the Odeon system but are at a corresponding musical level can also apply. The final selection will be made following an audition, in which Pierce and Deree music teachers will participate. Knowledge of a second instrument and a candidate’s experience in some musical ensemble will be considered an asset.
To maintain the scholarship, the following requirements must be fulfilled:
In order to apply, candidates will have to:
Candidates that are selected for the final stage will present at Pierce the piece they recorded, as well as another short piece, live. In this final phase, candidates will be invited to a short, personal interview with the committee. The final allocation of scholarships will be concluded before the deadline for new students’ registration.
The application form, along with the supporting documents, can be sent by post to the school (Pierce – The American College of Greece, 6 Gravias St., 153 42, Agia Paraskevi) marked “For the Music Scholarships” or by email at claskari@acg.edu until Monday April 28, 2025.