Where should I study music abroad if I have high aspirations as a pianist?

[cesard11]

Hello,

I have been studying piano formally for a while (about 7-8 years), and I am 22 years old. I have seen some piano repertoire (some Beethoven sonatas and variations, a Mozart and Haydn Sonata, Estampes by Debussy, works by Bartok, some Preludes and Fugues by Bach, currently studying a Prokofiev Sonata and starting Goldberg Variations to have it ready by December, among others). I've studied a bachelor program in my city, but most classes were poor and teachers often lacking education themselves.
I've reached a point in which I feel confident reading and memorizing a sonata and other pieces in a month or two, even if they might seem hard, but I wish to study abroad to further perfect my abilities. I currently live in Mexico, and I haven't applied to many piano competitions, also because there aren't that many around in my country, and music isn't funded as much as other countries do, which is a shame.
My aspirations would be to become a concert pianist, and I would like to study abroad. But many places which I've seen are extremely expensive, like Canada or USA. And I've heard Europe is really competitive, so I'm not sure if I would be accepted.

In summary:

- I want to study abroad to dedicate a lot of time to studying and practicing piano.
- In Mexico, wages are not enough to pay for education up front, and my savings consist of about $7000-8000 USD in 2 years time.
- I could get in debt if it's the last resort, and also work abroad, but I would like to receive aid if it's possible.

Questions.

What are my options, realistically? Which schools should I seek and apply for?
What's the worst and best case scenario?
What's the best way to receive financial aid?
What's the best use for my current savings?
What do I have to do to increase my chances of being accepted?

Thanks a lot for reading this!