• First Name & Last Name

• Date of Birth

• Address

• Email

• Phone Number

• Nationality

• Gender Identity

• Primary Language

• Current Teacher

• Current or Most Recent School (please indicate year level)

• Previous Summer Programmes Attended

• How did you hear about the Swan Festival?

All applicants are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships, which are awarded based on the exceptional artistic achievement demonstrated through the application and audition process.

Applicants wishing to be considered for need-based scholarships will be asked to provide additional information regarding their financial circumstances. This may include:

• An estimated family contribution

• A detailed statement describing any financial circumstances the scholarship committee should consider

Students are accepted into a specific faculty member’s studio for the duration of their session. Your assigned studio teacher will be your primary instructor throughout the two-week programme, providing lessons, guidance, and mentorship.

When indicating your first and second choice faculty members, please be aware that admission decisions are made by the faculty, and placement in a particular studio is subject to availability and the discretion of the instructors.

The Chamber Fellowship is a fully funded, two-week intensive for advanced string musicians with a strong interest in chamber music. Fellows receive full tuition and housing and participate fully in the Strings Programme.

Please indicate whether you would like to be considered for the Chamber Fellowship. Applicants not selected for the Fellowship may still be considered for admission to the Strings Programme.

Please note that Chamber Fellowship applicants must complete additional audition requirements. Learn more.

Residential Mentors support students staying in festival-arranged housing and help foster a safe, welcoming, and engaging community. In recognition of their contributions, mentors receive a full scholarship.

Applicants must be at least 20 years old, attend the full programme, arrive early for mentor training, and be available to assist students throughout the festival. Preference will be given to applicants with leadership, mentoring, or event coordination experience, as well as familiarity with Singapore.

To be considered, please submit:

• A brief statement of interest

• A CV or résumé highlighting relevant experience

Please indicate whether you would like to be considered for the Residential Mentor Programme. For additional information regarding responsibilities and expectations, Learn More.

Please submit two contrasting works of any length that showcase your current playing level. While accompaniment is recommended, it is not mandatory.

Videos must have been recorded within the past year.

Applicants are required to submit one letter of recommendation as part of the application process. This letter should be written by a teacher, mentor, or collaborator who is familiar with your musicianship, chamber music or collaborative experience, work ethic, and character.

The letter should be submitted directly through Acceptd. If your referee is unable to upload the letter online, it may be emailed to the festival administration office.

To complete your application, please ensure the non-refundable application fee of USD 75 has been paid.

Application fees are waived for students currently enrolled at NAFA and at NAFA School of Young Talents. To request a waiver, please contact us.

If you are unable to afford the application fee due to financial circumstances, you are encouraged to apply for fee waivers through Acceptd.

After submission, you can expect to receive your results in mid February or early March. Applications received by 15 January 2027 will receive priority consideration for admission and scholarship funding.

After this date, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as space permits. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early, as available places and financial assistance are very limited once the priority deadline has passed.