French Pianist are underrepresented in U.S.- based international competitions, not because of lack of talent, but because of funding. Our scholarship grant program sponsors select French Young Pianists for their U.S, debuts recitals in New York and Washington D.C.

2026 U.S. DEBUT SCHOLARSHIPS GRANTS

In close partnership with the Conservatoire National de Musique de Paris, the French-American Piano Society is pleased to announce the 2026 U.S. Debut Recital Scholarship, awarded to two exceptional young French pianists, one boy, one girl,

The scholarship includes:

  • Round-trip airfare from Paris to New York and back fromWashington, D.C.

  • Four days of accommodation in New York and Washington, D.C.

  • Debut recital at Carnegie Hall (Weill Recital Hall), New York – July 7, 2026

  • Debut recital at the Embassy of France, Washington, D.C. – July 9, 2026

Auditions will be held on 5 and 6 November 2025 at the Conservatoire National de Musique de Paris.

Applications are open exclusively to students enrolled in the Piano Curriculum at CNSMDP, as well as to those who graduated with a Master’s degree from CNSMDP before May 2023, and who are no older than 29 years of age. Scholarships will be balanced between female and male artists (50%-50%).

To apply and review audition requirements, please complete this form by September 22 2025.

Recognized as one of the leading educational programs for French piano repertoire in the United States, our Master Classes Program attracts the highest caliber of young performing artists. Students benefit from a unique learning experience, reeibing guidance and inspirations from some of the most renowned French pianists of our time. The program is open to pianists in academic music programs in the United States. Classes are free and open to the public. 

Past Master Classes

Yves Henry

Students: Mariel Mayz, Audrey Abela, Sarah Dutcher, Elham Fanoos

Hélène Tysman

Students: Anne Riegler, Sarah Dutcher, Mariel Mayz, Tyler Walker

Jean Efflam Bavouzet

Students: Audrey Abela, Sarah Dutcher, Mariel Mayz, Marie-Ange Nguci

Yves Henry

Students: Małgorzata Goroszewska, Miles Massicotte, Ivan Gusev, Xi Chen