scholarships & internships
Applications for 2026 scholarships and internships open on October 1, 2025. To apply, send a letter of interest and two letters of recommendation after you apply.
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.
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)