APPLICATION PROCEDURES                                                                    All applications MUST include the following:
  1. A completed application form (fillable e-application form)
  2. An audition video performance (a link to YouTube/Bilibili is acceptable and preferred), consisting of free repertoire, minimum of 2 contrasting pieces/movements and approximately 10-15 minutes in length to determine your placement and level of proficiency
  3. A letter of recommendation from your teacher if you do not study regularly with a member of BIMFA faculty. In case of recommendation letter by email, it MUST be sent directly from the email account of the person who recommends.
  4. A non-refundable application fee plus a refundable deposit of $300 USD  (*Please see fees & payment schedule below)

To expedite application, all admission materials should be sent together via email by the deadlines below to: info@bimfa.org; Direct payment information to festival bank account will be provided to you after the receipt of your complete application materials.. With limited festival space availability, we encourage all interested candidates to apply as early as possible. 

Notification of acceptance is made on a continuing basis, generally within 2 weeks after receipt of your complete application materials and required fees.  The festival application procedure for participation is ongoing until all spaces are filled. 

SCHOLARSHIP/FINANCIAL AID                                                       Limited amount of tuition scholarship/financial assistance are available for highly-qualified applicants who intend to participate in the full session of BIMFA. A written request for scholarship and financial assistance, along with your completed application form, audition/video material, recommendation letter and a non-refundable application fee must all be received by March 31 (extended) before an evaluation can take place, regardless of whether or not you already study with a member of BIMFA faculty. Please refer and follow carefully the detailed SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES (Click to Open). BIMFA will not consider and process any incomplete scholarship application package.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE & REFUND POLICY

Application deadlines & Non-refundable Application Fees

  • March 31 (Scholarship deadline), $75 USD application fee
  • April 20 (General application), $100 USD
  • May 20 (Late application), $150 USD *until all spaces are filled
  • NO application fee required for former BIMFA participants (*non-scholarship only), auditors, and accompanying parents   
Payment Schedule
  1. All application MUST include a non-refundable application fee along with a refundable deposit of $300 USD* before any evaluation can take place.
  2. All remaining balance is due on June 15 and thereafter within 2 weeks upon receipt of the official acceptance notification.

*Please note the deposit of $300 USD, applicable toward the program fees, will be refunded if you are not accepted as a participant. If for any reason you are unable to attend, a written request for deposit refund must be received by June 1 or the deposit will be forfeited with no exception.

Refund Policy

  • Absolutely NO deposit refund after June 15                                        
  • The remaining program fee is fully refundable before July 1
  • The remaining program fee is 50% refundable before July 20
  • Cancellation made after July 20 does NOT entitle to a refund of any kind

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