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To get a Scholarship

The scholarship of the Förderkreis der Deutschen Oper Berlin e. V. enables up to 5 young singers of all nations (not older than 30) to get to know the work processes at an ensemble of an opera house. The scholarship holders can work with coaches at the Deutsche Oper and can perform on stage in mostly smaller parts, according to the needs.

The stipend usually begins on 1 September of the respective calendar year, and ends on 30 June of the following year. The monthly stipend currently amounts to € 1,550.00 and is paid in this amount with no deductions. Because the stipend does not fulfil the requirements for tax exemption as per § 3 no. 44 EstG (Income Tax Act) according to the current legal concept of the fiscal authorities, we explicitly state that the beneficiary is obligated to file this income and state it in their personal income tax statement. For appearances in opera performances, the Deutsche Oper Berlin will pay an additional gross monthly remuneration of € 1,460 in the 2026/27 season.

To complete an application please send your materials via mail to
barrios[at]deutscheoperberlin.de 

We don´t have any kind of deadline for applications. Please see the above mentioned notes for each season. Considering the large number of applications, it may take several weeks before you receive an answer. We ask for your understanding!

Needed documents are

An updated CV as pdf file
Your repertoire list
A headshot
An audio file or youtube link with one aria (opera):
If possible out of the Deutsche Oper Berlin repertoire
Please note, we cannot receive any kind of document that you send over a dropbox. Any document that you do not sent in a pdf format is in danger to not be able to get through our firewall.

Season 2026/27

We are currently only accepting further applications for scholarships for the 2026/27 season in the vocal categories of mezzo-soprano, tenor and bass/baritone until the end of March.

For any further information please contact
Viviana Barrios, Tel. +49 (0)30-343 84-204
barrios[at]deutscheoperberlin.de