At the beginning of each Academic Year, Siena Jazz, with the support of local, regional, and national institutions and organizations, offers a number of merit-based scholarships to students who perform exceptionally in the admission exam.
Siena Jazz therefore awards up to 4 scholarships for Second Level Academic Courses to eligible students admitted to the following courses:
- Jazz Electric Bass
- Jazz Clarinet
- Jazz Double Bass
- Jazz Saxophone
- Jazz Trumpet
- Jazz Trombone
The scholarships are awarded to deserving candidates who have distinguished themselves in the entrance exam. These are partial scholarships, corresponding to 50% of the total course registration fee; they therefore cover the payment of the first part of the registration fee, respectively €1,650 for Second Level Academic Courses, and exemption from the second and third parts of the registration fee.
These scholarships are valid only for the Academic Year in which they are awarded.
Scholarship Criteria
To be eligible, candidates must obtain a score of at least 27/30. After the admission exams, the committee will assign scholarships based on the instrument-specific rankings. In the event of a tie, preference will be given to the younger candidate, as per Law 191/1998, Art. 2, Paragraph 9.
If scholarships are not assigned for a particular instrument class, they may be reallocated to other categories at the sole discretion of the committee.
[NEWS] As part of the JazzAble Project (funded by NextGenerationEU contributions from MUR via notice D.D. No. 124 of July 19, 2023), Siena Jazz will award 4 additional scholarships for the 2025–2026 Academic Year:
· 2 for Bachelor’s Degree
· 2 for Master’s Degree
These are reserved for:
· Eligible women enrolled in jazz music instrumental courses
· Eligible men enrolled in the jazz vocal course
Interested candidates who meet the requirements must apply through a specific call for applications (click here for info).
DSU Scholarships
The Regional Agency for the Right to University Education of Tuscany (DSU) offers scholarships for the Academic Year 2025–2026.
Those who wish to apply for a scholarship from the DSU of the Region of Tuscany are advised to check the deadline on the institution’s website (https://www.dsu.toscana.it/borsa-di-studio). Applications may also be submitted by those who have not yet taken the entrance exam and are therefore not yet enrolled at Siena Jazz. Students who wish to participate in the DSU scholarship competition are required to complete the appropriate online application form.
For assistance, contact the Monetary Support Service of Siena: borse.si@dsu.toscana.it
Tel. +39 0577 760819 / 871
Students are officially enrolled at Siena Jazz only after paying the first tuition instalment and the regional fee, which grants access to DSU services (e.g., accommodation, meals).
The Regional Agency for the Right to University Education (Siena Branch) is responsible for assigning accommodation in university residences and access to university canteens, in accordance with current legislation.
UAS – Student Welcome Office
Siena Jazz offers a free support service through the Student Welcome Office (UAS) to help students find accommodation, as an alternative to the DSU services.
Siena Jazz has agreements with private accommodation providers.
Contact: luca.nardi@sienajazz.it