The Georgina Joshi International Fellowship

Fellowship Recipients

2016: Marth Eason
2015: Mathilda Edge
2014: Melissa Vandenbrink
2014: Rafael Porto
2014: Jeremy Johnson
2011: Abigail Mitchell

Candidates must embody the following characteristics:

  • Enjoys the collaborative process in making music with other musicians and colleagues.
  • Enjoys performing a wide variety of musical styles: early music, chamber music,  oratorio, song, opera, and Broadway in a variety of settings – stage, small ensemble, choirs, soirees.
  • Seeks to help music school students with their studies and preparations for recitals and concerts, and Indiana University students in general.
  • Enjoys mentoring younger students.
  • Understands the importance of mastering foreign languages and learning the history of music and heritage of composers.
  • Exhibits intellectual curiosity in the classroom, and attends class enthusiastically.
  • Auditions for additional opportunities to perform as a soloist with choirs and ensembles, to sing in guest master classes, and to participate in special events at the Jacobs School of Music.
  • Understands the value of exposure to all forms of culture and the arts, and takes the initiative to attend exhibits, performances, and festival events.
  • Understands the value of exposure to all forms of culture and the arts, and takes the initiative to attend exhibits, performances, and festival events.
  • Is comfortable interacting with teachers, administrators, and fellow students.
  • Is enthusiastic about participating in the ongoing activities and taking advantage of the rich cultural offerings of London or the location of the city where the student is completing the International Fellowship.
  • Recognizes the significance of the Georgina Joshi International Fellowship, and takes pride and pleasure in the award.
  • Takes the time to learn about Georgina Joshi International Fellowship, and takes pride and pleasure in the award.
  • Takes time to learn about Georgina Joshi through conversations with those who knew her, by reading what has been written about her, and by listening to her recordings.
  • Show the ability and desire to succeed.
  • Demonstrates a generosity of expression and a true joy in singing.


This scholarship is administered by the IU Foundation. To learn more or to apply please contact: 

Espen Jensen, D.M.
Director of Admissions and Financial Aid
JACOBS School of Music
Indiana University
East Studio Building JS 100
205 South Jordan Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47405
Phone:  (812) 855-7998
Email: esjensen@indiana.edu