scholarships & internships

Applications for 2026 scholarships and internships are now open. You must apply to the program before you can apply for a scholarship or internship.

APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP OR INTERNSHIP
 
 

Hope Metts as Violetta in 2025’s La traviata.

Scholarships

Spotlight on Opera offers a limited number of full and partial tuition-only scholarships. Housing is not included. All scholarships are work-study, and students are expected to participate in one or more production teams, depending on their interests and skill st.

Kelly McAdams and Emily Barclay prepare Cara Ferro for her performance as Mimi in 2018’s La boheme.

internships

Spotlight on Opera offers two internships.

  • Coach/Pianist and/or Assistant Conductor (paid)

  • Assistant stage director or stage manager (work-study)

    Both of these positions allow for participation in the performance portion of the program.