Professional Opportunities & Scholarships
Professional contracts for outstanding participants and scholarships to support participation in CIOS.
Temporada Lírica de A Coruña — Professional Engagement
One selected participant will be offered a professional engagement within the Temporada Lírica de A Coruña, performing in a recital as part of the Lírica Inclusiva series. This opportunity represents a direct step into the professional operatic circuit and provides selected artists with valuable stage experience in a recognised concert season.
LittleOpera Zamora Festival — Professional Engagement
One participant will be selected for a professional contract at LittleOpera Zamora Festival 2027, performing a role in one of the festival’s staged productions. This opportunity represents a significant step towards professional staged opera experience..




Real Círculo de la Amistad de Córdoba— Paid Engagement
Three selected participants (soprano, tenor and baritone) will be invited to take part in the Lenten Concert of the Real Círculo de la Amistad 2026–2027 season.
These paid engagements offer selected artists the opportunity to perform within an established concert series, gaining further professional stage experience and visibility.
Opera en la Provincia — Professional Contract Opportunity
Selected participants may be considered for professional contracts within Opera en la Provincia, including upcoming productions of: Il barbiere di Siviglia (2026) & La traviata (2027)
These engagements provide professional staged opera experience within Córdoba Opera Lab’s flagship production project.




Real Círculo de la Amistad de Córdoba— 2 SCHOLARSHIPS
Thanks to the collaboration with the Real Círculo de la Amistad de Córdoba, two partial scholarships will be awarded to outstanding applicants.
2 scholarships — 50% tuition reduction (500€ each). These scholarships are intended for:
Emerging Artist Scholarship. Awarded to a singer or conductor demonstrating exceptional artistic potential.
Regional Talent Scholarship [Córdoba / Andalucía].
Awarded to an outstanding applicant with a strong connection to Córdoba or Andalucía, supporting the development of regional emerging talent.
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Alumni Scholarship
A 50% tuition scholarship will be offered by Córdoba Opera Lab to a former participant from a previous edition of CIOS who wishes to continue their artistic development within the programme.




Scholarships
Partial scholarships are offered to support outstanding artists and facilitate participation in CIOS, recognising both artistic excellence and emerging regional talent.
