Esa-Pekka Salonen Music Scholarship Fund
Cultural Exchange
Connecting Finnish and American musicians across land and sea
Creative Innovation
Promoting new approaches to the classical and contemporary
Educational Access
Supporting students who seek a meaningful education in music
The Finlandia Foundation Esa-Pekka Salonen Music Scholarship Fund was established to support emerging musicians and artists who demonstrate creativity, innovation, and a commitment to cultural exchange.
Inspired by the career and values of Maestro Esa-Pekka Salonen, the fund reflects a belief that music has the power to connect cultures, inspire new ideas, and move society forward. It builds on Finlandia Foundation National’s long-standing tradition of investing in students in the arts, humanities, and sciences.
Through this scholarship, Finlandia Foundation continues its mission of strengthening ties between Finland and the United States while supporting the next generation of musical leaders.
Read the full story on the Finlandia Foundation blog, or find it in the Fall 2025 edition of The Finnish Line.
Music is in our DNA. From Sibelius to Salonen, we have always believed that art has the power to bridge, unite and move humanity forward.
Thomas Flanagan, Finlandia Foundation Executive Director
Contribute to the fund
The goal is to award the first signature scholarship by the 75th Anniversary of Finlandia Foundation in 2028. Will you help us make it happen?
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