Sankt Annæ High School - Copenhagen Boys Choir's Private Help Fund

Benefit

Upon completing Sangskolen, the singing school run by the City of Copenhagen (Sankt-Annae-Gymnasium in Valby), you will receive a one-off grant to help fund your further musical education. The amount per person is not disclosed. According to one estimate, the total annual sum amounts to approximately 100,000 DKK (approximately 13,400 EUR), which is divided amongst all recipients. The fund was established in 1945 by the music publisher Asger Wilhelm Hansen, who founded the Copenhagen Boys’ Choir. Today, it is jointly administered by the choir and Sankt-Annae-Gymnasium.

Eligibility

• School: You are a current or former pupil at Sankt-Annae-Gymnasium in Copenhagen.
• Field of study: You’d like to further your studies in music or musicology.
• Talent: You should demonstrate musical talent and a desire to develop your musical skills. Preference will be given to boys from the choir.
• Gender: Open to all.
• Nationality: All nationalities can apply.
• Still at school: Current pupils are only eligible for financial support in exceptional cases, provided they demonstrate exceptional musical talent and are facing serious financial hardship.

How to apply

Apply through the singing inspector (Sanginspektoren) at Sankt Annae Gymnasium. The deadline is 1 May.