Music Scholarships

Find Music scholarships for students looking for funding in this field. Compare deadlines, award amounts, GPA requirements, eligibility rules, and application steps before applying.

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Available Music scholarships

Browse available music scholarships below or use filters to refine your results by deadline, award amount, GPA, eligibility, and requirements.

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George Evelyn Award for Excellence in Choral Music at University of 2026

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Partial Funding, up to CA… and a 12.15.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing students

Partial Funding, up to CA…

Award Amount

12.15.26

157 days left

ArtsMusicFew RequirementsWomenDisabilityHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduatePhDGPA 3.5+AZGA
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Dr. Thomas Staples Wind Orchestra Leadership Award at University of 2026

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Partial Funding, CAD 1,00… and a 12.15.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing students

Partial Funding, CAD 1,00…

Award Amount

12.15.26

157 days left

MusicFew RequirementsWomenDisabilityUndergraduateGraduatePhDGPA 3.5+AZGA
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Society of America Endowed Scholarship

Visual and Performing Arts students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $250 – $1,000 and a 12.31.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Visual and Performing Arts students

$250 – $1,000

Award Amount

12.31.26

173 days left

MusicFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 2.5+ALFL
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Rotary Club Ike and Carolyn (Hicks) Terry Music Endowed Scholarship

Visual and Performing Arts students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,000 and a 12.31.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Visual and Performing Arts students

$1,000

Award Amount

12.31.26

173 days left

MusicFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegeALFLWA
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Jan and Dale Endowed Student Award in Honor of Beth Beddick

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,000 and a 03.02.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

$1,000

Award Amount

03.02.27

234 days left

EducationMusicFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGPA 3.0+CA
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E. Pelling Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $800 – $1,000 and a 03.02.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

$800 – $1,000

Award Amount

03.02.27

234 days left

EducationMusicFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateGPA 3.5+CA
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Fray Music Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,500 and a 07.30.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

$1,500

Award Amount

07.30.26

19 days left

ArtsMusicEducationFew RequirementsWomenHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGPA 3.5+
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Band Concerto Competition for High School Musicians

Visual and Performing Arts students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $2,500 and a 11.15.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Visual and Performing Arts students

$2,500

Award Amount

11.15.26

127 days left

MusicFew RequirementsHigh School
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Ginny Memorial Scholarship

Agriculture and Related Sciences students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,500 and a 05.26.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Agriculture and Related Sciences students

$1,500

Award Amount

Paid to school

05.26.27

319 days left

EducationCommunityMusicDisabilityFew RequirementsWomenAfrican AmericanFoster YouthInternational StudentsFirst-GenerationSingle ParentFinancial NeedHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduatePhDCommunity CollegeTrade SchoolPaid to schoolGPA 3.5+ALAZARCACOFLILKSMDMAMIMOMTNHNYNCOHOKPASCTNTXVTVAWV

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Frequently asked questions about music scholarships

Who can apply for music scholarships?
Music scholarships may support instrumentalists, vocalists, composers, producers, conductors, music education majors, music therapy students, or students active in ensembles and community performance. Some awards are tied to a college music program, while others come from foundations, local arts groups, or professional associations. Eligibility may depend on auditions, recordings, repertoire, school level, GPA, financial need, location, or intended major.
Do music scholarships usually require an audition?
Many music scholarships require an audition, recording, or performance sample, but not all of them do. Some awards focus on essays, leadership, community involvement, composition, music education, or financial need. If an audition is required, check the format, repertoire rules, accompaniment expectations, file type, and deadline early. Recording or scheduling an audition often takes more planning than a standard application form.
How can I strengthen a music scholarship application?
Choose application materials that show both skill and commitment. Useful details can include ensemble participation, private study, competitions, performances, songwriting, production work, teaching, church or community music, or plans for music education or therapy. If the prompt allows, explain how music has shaped your goals and what the scholarship would help you do next, rather than relying only on a list of activities.