Announcing the 2027 U.S. Debut Scholarship AUDITIONS
In close partnership with the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris (CNSMDP), the French-American Piano Society is pleased to announce auditions for its 2027 U.S. Debut Recital Scholarship, awarded to two exceptional young French pianists — one woman and one man.
Scholarship Recipients Will Receive
Round-trip travel from France to the United States and accommodations
U.S. Debut Recital at Carnegie Hall – Weill Recital Hall, New York | July 7, 2027
U.S. Debut Recital at the Embassy of France, Washington, D.C. | July 9, 2027
2027 Auditions
Application Deadline: September 25, 2026 using the application form under this link
A virtual pre-selection based on submitted video recordings will take place in October 2026. Selected candidates will be invited to the final live auditions at CNSMDP on November 5, 2026.
The program is open to French pianists currently enrolled in the Piano Curriculum at CNSMDP, as well as CNSMDP pianists who received their Master’s degree after May 2024, and who are 30 years of age or younger at the time of application.
Previous scholarship recipients are not eligible. Previous applicants who were not selected are warmly encouraged to apply again.
Dr. Quynh Nguyen
President of the Jury
2027 U.S. Debut Scholarship Auditions
