The Argento Fellowships
Forecasted
The Argento Fellowships support developing singers and composers by funding graduate tuition, degree-related fees, and living expenses so they can focus full-time on their musical development.
Funder: National Opera Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 per year per fellowship; up to two years for master’s-level study or three years for doctoral-level study
Summary: The Argento Fellowships support graduate study in vocal performance and opera composition through tuition, degree-related fees, and living expenses.
Key Information: Applicants need a minimum 3.0 GPA and at least $5,000 annually in unmet financial need.
Description
The National Opera Association’s Argento Fellowships support developing singers and composers pursuing graduate musical study. The Carolyn Bailey Argento Fellowship for Vocal Performance supports singers studying voice, while the Dominick Argento Fellowship for Opera Composition supports composition students with an interest in opera. Both provide tuition and living support so recipients can focus full-time on their musical development.
The fellowships were endowed by American composer Dominick Argento in honor of his wife, soprano Carolyn Bailey Argento. They reflect his gratitude for the graduate education and family support that enabled his own development as a composer and teacher. NOA administers the fellowship fund through the Tulsa Community Foundation, supporting future generations of artists through eligible graduate programs.
