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Bennington College

Bennington Young Musicians Awards 2026 to 2027 for High School Composers Worldwide

Bennington College is running the inaugural Young Musicians Awards, a free entry composing competition for high school students in grades 9 to 12 anywhere in the world. Prizes include cash awards of up to 2,000 USD and, for students who later enrol at Bennington, scholarships worth up to full tuition.

Eligibility: Open to students in grades 9 to 12 worldwide

Deadline
November 2, 2026
Location
Worldwide
Funding or benefit
Cash prizes per category: first place 2,000 USD, second place 1,000 USD, third place 500 USD, and 250 USD for a distinguished designation by category and grade level. Students who enrol at Bennington College can also receive a full tuition scholarship for four years as a first place winner, half tuition as a distinguished recipient, or a 25,000 USD annual scholarship for four years as a finalist.
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Pro Helvetia, the Swiss Arts Council

Pro Helvetia Residency in Switzerland 2027 for Artists and Cultural Practitioners from Africa and Other Regions

Pro Helvetia funds residencies of up to three months at a partner institution in Switzerland for artists and cultural practitioners who live in one of its liaison office regions, which covers West, Central, East and Southern Africa among other areas. Accommodation, travel and daily allowances are covered, and applications open on 1 January each year with a deadline of 1 March at 23:59 Central European Time.

Eligibility: Artists and cultural practitioners with permanent residence in one of Pro Helvetia's liaison office regions and active participation in that cultural scene

Deadline
March 1, 2027
Location
Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya
Funding or benefit
Pro Helvetia covers accommodation, travel costs and daily allowances for a residency of up to three months, plus a coach from the local artistic field, and can add a workstation and a contribution towards production or material costs on request. Applicants with childcare responsibilities can request up to 1,000 CHF per month towards childcare or the travel costs of their children and, where necessary, a carer.
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Enzzyme Capital Partners

Enzzyme Creative Network Equity Investment

Enzzyme Creative Network offers US$50,000 to US$1.5 million in equity investment for founder led creative and technology enabled businesses focused on Nigeria's creative economy. It targets ventures from pre seed to Series A that can scale creative output through technology or platforms.

Eligibility: Be a founder, co founder or CEO of a creative or technology enabled business operating in or focused on Nigeria's creative economy

Deadline
Timeline not announced
Location
Nigeria
Funding or benefit
Equity investment tickets range from US$50,000 to US$1.5 million per business, covering pre seed to Series A. This is equity investment, not grant funding. Final terms are subject to Enzzyme's investment review and documentation.
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