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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M. Boettcher Memorial Award

Visual and Performing Arts students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,500 and a Dec 19, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Visual and Performing Arts studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$1,500

Award Amount

Dec 19, 2026

211 days left

None

Requirements

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

Dec 19, 2026

211 days left

None

Requirements

$1,500

Award Amount

MusicFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 2.0+ILIllinois

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

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Bolen Memorial Scholarship

Visual and Performing Arts students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,500 and a Dec 19, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Visual and Performing Arts studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$1,500

Award Amount

Dec 19, 2026

211 days left

None

Requirements

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

Dec 19, 2026

211 days left

None

Requirements

$1,500

Award Amount

MusicFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 2.0+ILIllinois

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

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J. Brannigan Award for Music Majors

Visual and Performing Arts students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,000 – $1,500 and a Mar 2, 2027 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Visual and Performing Arts studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$1,000 – $1,500

Award Amount

Mar 2, 2027

284 days left

None

Requirements

Study in: United States

Mar 2, 2027

284 days left

None

Requirements

$1,000 – $1,500

Award Amount

MusicFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateCACalifornia

Study in: United States

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A Berman Endowed Student Award

Visual and Performing Arts students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,000 – $1,500 and a Mar 2, 2027 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Visual and Performing Arts studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$1,000 – $1,500

Award Amount

Mar 2, 2027

284 days left

None

Requirements

Study in: United States

Mar 2, 2027

284 days left

None

Requirements

$1,000 – $1,500

Award Amount

MusicFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGPA 2.5+CACalifornia

Study in: United States

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Richardson Memorial Swan & Sparrow Scholarship

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of award worth $3,000 and a Jun 1, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing studentsEffort: HardSource: Needs check

award worth $3,000

Award Amount

Jun 1, 2026

10 days left

5 requirements

Requirements

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

Jun 1, 2026

10 days left

5 requirements

Requirements

award worth $3,000

Award Amount

Arts MusicQuick ApplyWomenAfrican AmericanDisabilityHispanicHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 3.0+ALARNCSCVAWADCVirginia

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

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Art Porter Memorial Scholarship Program

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $3,000 and a Mar 31, 2027 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$3,000

Award Amount

Mar 31, 2027

313 days left

None

Requirements

Host: Not specified

Mar 31, 2027

313 days left

None

Requirements

$3,000

Award Amount

Arts Education MusicFew RequirementsWomenMinorityHispanicFirst-GenerationSingle ParentFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGPA 2.5+ARCAFLGAILMNNYOHPATX

Host: Not specified

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Red Oak Foundation Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,200 and a May 27, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: MediumSource: Needs check

$1,200

Award Amount

May 27, 2026

5 days left

3 requirements

Requirements

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

May 27, 2026

5 days left

3 requirements

Requirements

$1,200

Award Amount

Education MusicFew RequirementsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolGPA 2.0+TXTexas

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

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Don Endowed Scholarship

Visual and Performing Arts students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,200 and a Dec 31, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Visual and Performing Arts studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$1,200

Award Amount

Dec 31, 2026

223 days left

None

Requirements

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

Dec 31, 2026

223 days left

None

Requirements

$1,200

Award Amount

MusicFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 2.0+FLWA

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

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Paul Endowed Scholarship

Visual and Performing Arts students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,200 and a Dec 31, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Visual and Performing Arts studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$1,200

Award Amount

Paid to school

Dec 31, 2026

223 days left

None

Requirements

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

Dec 31, 2026

223 days left

None

Requirements

$1,200

Award Amount

Paid to school

MusicFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateCommunity CollegePaid to schoolGPA 2.0+FLWA

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

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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.