A Young Composer from Serbia Fundraising to Attend IU Jacobs DMA Program

Hello everyone,

My name is Pavle Gavrilović. I’m a composer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Belgrade, Serbia. After years of dedication, I was honored to be admitted to the Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) program in Composition at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University - one of the top music schools in the U.S.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for me to grow as a composer, artist, and educator. However, as an international student, despite receiving a merit-based scholarship, I still need financial support to cover the high cost of tuition. Sadly, I am not eligible for federal loans or government financial aid.

Coming from Serbia, where the average monthly salary is under $1000, this challenge is too big for me and my family to overcome alone. I am trying everything possible - external scholarships, jobs, and now crowdfunding.

If you are able to support me, or even just share my campaign, it would truly mean a lot. Every contribution, no matter the size, brings me closer to realizing this dream.

Here’s the link to my GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/a1ab789c

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Thank you for reading, 

Best,
Pavle