Prizes and scholarships
Finalists' prizes and scholarships
First Prize
Barbara Bronfman - $20,000 Scholarship
The OSM Competition First Prize is named in memory of Barbara Bronfman – a lover of music and dear patron of the OSM. Thanks to her legacy gift, generations of talented young musicians will be supported in the launch of their careers and provided with the opportunity to perform with the OSM for the first time.
OSM Invitation Prize
Offered by Canimex, invitations to perform in the OSM season: recitals, chamber music, or other engagements.
Michèle-Paré Prize
A residency at Orford Musique, during which the laureate will develop a community engagement project and receive mentorship to support and guide their efforts.
Chapelle Musicale Reine Élisabeth Prize (Belgium)
A residency at La Chapelle during the 2026-2027 season.
Second Prize
$12,000 Scholarship
This scholarship is offered in collaboration with the Marjorie and Gerald Bronfman Fund and the Lambert-Fortier-Gagnon Estate.
Third Prize
$7,500 Scholarship
This scholarship is offered by the Paul-A. Fournier Fund.
Distinction Prizes and Scholarships
Scholarships
Semifinalists Prizes
The OSM Musicians Association offers $500 prizes to the semifinalists who did not reach the final round.
Prizes
Prize for Best Interpretation of a Canadian Work
$3,000 prize offered by the OSM Volunteer Association.
Fonds Les Amis de l’Art – Young Audience Award
The Fonds Les Amis de l’Art is offering a $2,500 prize to the performer who receives the most online votes from young audiences.
Stingray Rising Stars – Audience Award
Stingray is offering a $2,500 prize to the performer who receives the most online votes.