Applicants for full-term Rome Prize Fellowships in musical composition must demonstrate professional commitment and be currently engaged in the discipline. A proposal describing the project to be undertaken is required. Musical scores for at least two but not more than three compositions from within the past five years must be submitted. If your work is unscorable, please provide lead sheets or other explanatory material. Handwritten scores should be scanned and uploaded. Recordings of at least two but not more than three compositions from within the past five years are also required. Recordings should be hosted online, either on SoundCloud or another file-hosting site. Links to the recordings should be included in the online application form. Also needed are three references. Provide the names and contact information only for three professionals acquainted with you and your work. Letters of recommendation are not required for applicants in music composition. The deadline for applications is November 1. Applications will also be accepted between November 2 and 15 for an additional fee. Applicants who are selected as finalists will be contacted three to four weeks prior to the interview date scheduled for their category. Please visit the award's website for more information. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.