Sphinx Competition (Junior and Senior Divisions)
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- Award
- Junior Division (17 and under): $10,000, $5,000, $3,000. Senior Division (18 to 30): $50,000 Robert Frederick Smith Prize, $20,000, $10,000, $5,000 Audience Choice
- Deadline
- October 20, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET
- How to apply
- Apply through the Acceptd portal linked from the Sphinx Competition page.
- What you'll need
- A finalist round or selection weekend
- Who can apply
- String players (violin, viola, cello, bass); the national competition celebrates Black and Latino string musicians. Junior Division ages 17 and under; Senior Division ages 18 to 30.
- Good to know
- Full eligibility and recording requirements are in the Acceptd application. Finals are January 20 to 23, 2027 in Detroit.
- Details
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