Tuition Fees & Scholarships

· Applying to OAcademy is free.

· A tuition fee is required for applicants invited to join the Global Artist Diploma.

· Every accepted Fellow receives an automatic OA Scholarship covering approximately 70% of the standard tuition.

· The remaining 30% is tuition paid by Fellows.

León Spierer Orchestra Institute

6-Month Global Artist Diploma | Limited to 78 Fellows

Full Tuition: $10,700 USD

Scholarship on acceptance: -$7,490 USD

Tuition paid by Fellow: $3,210 USD

Gabriela Ortiz Composing Studio

6-Month Global Artist Diploma | Limited to 14 Fellows

Full Tuition: $13,170 USD

Scholarship on acceptance: -$9,220 USD

Tuition paid by Fellow: $3,950 USD

Carlos Miguel Prieto Conducting Fellowship

6-Month Global Artist Diploma | Limited to 14 Fellows

Full Tuition: $14,350 USD

Scholarship on acceptance: -$10,050 USD

Tuition paid by Fellow: $4,300 USD

Gabriela Montero Piano Lab

12-Month Global Artist Diploma | Limited to 8 Fellows

Full Tuition: TBA

Scholarship on acceptance: -TBA

Tuition paid by Fellow: TBA

All divisions begin in the third week of January 2027.

If invited to join OAcademy, your place in the cohort is confirmed once the tuition payment or deposit is received. Payment must be submitted within two weeks of the invitation.

In a small number of exceptional cases, limited additional scholarships may be awarded based on the strength of the audition and the individual circumstances of the applicant.

In-person residencies

The Global Artist Diploma combines an immersive online curriculum with optional in-person residencies hosted around the world.

Residencies are not required to complete the Diploma.

For Fellows applying for residencies, OAcademy covers core on-site costs, including shared accommodation, meals, and local transportation.

Fellows are responsible only for airfare and a small emergency insurance fee (normally around $100 USD).

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