Fellowships

Each year, we award up to four merit-based fellowships to the most dedicated and talented participants — for a total value of €1,500.

What’s Included:

New York Guitar Seminar Fellowship

• Full tuition fellowship (valued at $575)

• Covers participation in the 2026 New York Guitar Seminar

Lanciano International Guitar Seminar Fellowship

• Full tuition fellowship for the 2026 Lanciano International Guitar Seminar

Please note: Fellowships and scholarships cover tuition and seminar fees only. Travel and accommodation costs are not included.

These fellowships are designed to support and encourage outstanding musicians who demonstrate exceptional commitment and artistry. Selected participants will be contacted directly after the application review.

Lanciano International Guitar Seminar 2018 Fellowship recipient for NY Guitar Seminar at Mannes is: Derio Stucchi Prinetti. Derio will have the opportunity to attend for free the 20th New York Guitar Seminar at Mannes . He will have the opportunity to enjoy the incredible guitar community in New York City!

This year we inaugurate the Lanciano International Guitar Seminar/New York Guitar Seminar at Mannes bilateral fellowships.
The New York Guitar Seminar at Mannes-LIGS Fellowship recipients for 2018 are, in alphabetical order: Matt Kaplan and Matt Pidi.
They had the opportunity to attend the 6th Lanciano International Guitar Seminar with a full fellowship, and to experience first-hand the Italian culture and the international guitar community of LIGS.

Lanciano International Guitar Seminar 2017 Fellowship recipients for NY Guitar Seminar at Mannes are, in alphabetical order: Aldo Gargaro and Francesco Piccigallo.
Aldo and Francesco had the opportunity to attend for free the 18th New York Guitar Seminar at Mannes, June 27 – July 1 2018, and to enjoy the eclectic guitar community in New York City.

This year we inaugurate the Lanciano International Guitar Seminar/New York Guitar Seminar at Mannes bilateral fellowships.
The First New York Guitar Seminar at Mannes-LIGS Fellowship recipients for 2016 are, in alphabetical order: Lucas Gisonti and Liz Hogg.
Liz and Lucas had the opportunity to attend the 5th Lanciano International Guitar Seminar on July 28 – August 2 2017 with a full fellowship, and to experience first-hand the Italian culture and the international guitar community of LIGS.

2016 Fellowship Recipient

Lanciano International Guitar Seminar 2016 Fellowship recipients are, in alphabetical order: Francesco Lioy and Maria Chiara Bonimini.
Francesco had the opportunity to attend for free the 17th New York Guitar Seminar at Mannes on June 26 – July 1 2017, and to enjoy the brilliant and diverse guitar community in New York City .

2015 Fellowship Recipient

Lanciano International Guitar Seminar 2015 Fellowship recipients are, in alphabetical order: Péter Dabóczi, Camillia Fiore, Francesco Lioy and Daniele Longo.
Péter and Camilla received the fellowship for NY Guitar Seminar at Mannes 2016; Francesco and Daniele received the fellowship for LIGS 2016.

2014 Fellowship Recipient

Lanciano International Guitar Seminar 2014 Fellowship recipients are, in alphabetical order: Camillia Fiore and Fabio Grieco.
Both of them had the opportunity to attend for free the 15th New York Guitar Seminar at Mannes on June 24-29 2015, and to enjoy the vibrant guitar community in New York City. Heare are some pictures of their fellowship award in Lanciano, a group picture from the Lanciano Guitar Seminar 2014, and Camilla at Mannes during the NY Guitar Seminar week.

2013 Fellowship Recipient

Lanciano International Guitar Seminar 2013 Fellowship recipients are, in alphabetical order: Gian Marco Ciampa and Caterina Serpilli.
Both of them had the opportunity to attend for free the 14th New York Guitar Seminar at Mannes on June 24-29 2014, and to enjoy the vibrant guitar community in New York City. They both had the opportunity to perform in multiple occasion in New York City and the USA. Gian Marco had the opportunity to perform for the monthly meeting of the New York City Classical Guitar Society NYCCGS. Caterina took a little tour in Connecticut and Virginia. Here are some pictures of their incredible experience at NY Mannes Guitar Seminars on June 24-29 2014, and a group picture of the Lanciano Guitar Seminar’s faculty and fellowship recipients at the NYCCGS in NYC.