The YMEF scholarship is aimed at students who are preparing for a professional musical career at a recognized educational institution within Europe. You must be 25 years of age or younger at the time the annual grant is awarded (usually February/March).

The scholarship takes the form of a one-time payment of between €1000.00 and €2000.00 (please check the respective conditions for your country). The scholarship can be used for any purpose, as long as it contributes to the advancement of the winner's studies. Each year, YMEF distributes approximately €66,000 in scholarships.

A total of 44 scholarships will be awarded to music students from 31 countries, with this year's discipline being orchestral percussion instruments. The rules of participation may vary between countries, please refer to your respective country-specific application forms for details.

Countries include: Austria, Netherlands, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK