The goals of Music Across the Pond are not only to provide a world-class musical and cultural experience, but also to make this affordable! We are one of the least expensive European training programs and offer the most substantive musical and cultural immersion possible.

MAP Fundraising Tactics:

 

1)  Tax deductible:  

MAP as a 501c3 non-profit is able to offer tax deductible certificates for a significant percentage (around 50%) of the tuition.  This would amount to a huge net reduction of the overall cost.  The final number is cannot be determined until after the completion of the program and all actual student costs have been paid and converted into US funds.  From this, we will be able to determine how much of the tuition can be counted as a donation to MAP operating costs.

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2) Summer research grants through your school: 

Almost every university offers money for students to travel and study in the summer.  These might be available from International Studies, the Student Government Association, your own Department, or even through a "booster club" that supports either the music area or international studies.  I bet if you start calling some offices and asking your professors at your university you will get some good leads!

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3) Benefit recitals:

If you are a member of a church. synagogue, or any other "community organization," chances are that they will be willing to host you for a benefit recital.  Previous MAP students have made THOUSANDS of dollars by offering a concert for their parents, families, congregation members, and extended friends who are invited by those that you DO know.  I can give you more info on organizing this, if you are interested (which you should be!).

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4) Home-stay scholarships through MAP:

These are  both a great way to save about $500, but even more so, a great chance to live like a local in Falmouth and to make some extended-family across the pond.  Our homestay students all RAVED about their experience with some amazingly generous and kind families in Cornwall.  Housing is in either private bedrooms or with one other MAP student.

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5)  Frequent Flyer Miles donation: 

A great way for people to contribute to your international aspirations without breaking their bank is through the donation of frequent flyer miles.  Many, many people travel regularly for work and have an excess of miles that can translate into a free airplane ticket for you.  Ask around for family members, friends, and philanthropists who might be able to help in this regard.

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6) Online fund-raising:

Websites such as Kickstarter or GoFundMe are great for getting help from extended circles of acquaintances, and even from people who you don't know but like your goals.