Annual Scholarships for Young German Violists (Walter Witte Viola Foundation)

The Viola Foundation Walter Witte supports highly gifted German violists nationwide with financial annual scholarships, thereby specifically promoting young students and aspiring professional musicians specializing in viola. Upon application, grants are awarded annually for a duration of twelve months to ensure both the artistic development and the livelihood of the scholarship recipients. As a prize or award, the program is positioned within the cultural sector of music and is exclusively aimed at private individuals with German citizenship.

Requirements for funding include proof of outstanding talent in viola playing as well as demonstrated financial need. Applications can be submitted at any time and are evaluated based on the two essential criteria of Artistic Talent and Financial Need. Since its establishment, the foundation has been committed to the cultivation and dissemination of old and new viola music and offers reliable support through its annual scholarships, tailored individually to the needs of young violists. Interested musicians can request further information on application procedures and documents to sustainably strengthen their career development in the field of viola.