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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Live Nation Scholarship

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $10,000 and a 03.31.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing students

$10,000

Award Amount

03.31.27

264 days left

Host: Not specified

03.31.27

264 days left

$10,000

Award Amount

MusicFew RequirementsWomenMinorityHispanicFirst-GenerationSingle ParentFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateGPA 3.0+CAFLGAILMNNYOHPATX

Host: Not specified

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Little River Band of Ottawa Higher Education Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $7,000 and a 12.31.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

$7,000

Award Amount

12.31.26

174 days left

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

12.31.26

174 days left

$7,000

Award Amount

Education MusicFew RequirementsNative AmericanFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduatePhDCommunity CollegeGPA 2.0+AKMI

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

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Harry A. Gershman Memorial Music Scholarship

Visual and Performing Arts students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of 2,300 USD and a 03.01.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Visual and Performing Arts students

2,300 USD

Award Amount

03.01.27

234 days left

Host: Not specified

03.01.27

234 days left

2,300 USD

Award Amount

MusicFew RequirementsGraduateND

Host: Not specified

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and Irene Walker Scholarship

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $4,000 and a 07.17.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing students

$4,000

Award Amount

07.17.26

7 days left

Study in: United States

07.17.26

7 days left

$4,000

Award Amount

MusicFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegeVAWV

Study in: United States

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Musical Arts Leadership Scholarship

Engineering students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $5,000 and a 08.05.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Engineering students

$5,000

Award Amount

08.05.26

26 days left

Host: Not specified

08.05.26

26 days left

$5,000

Award Amount

Arts STEM MusicFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateGPA 2.0+

Host: Not specified

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Jim Ott Scholarship

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of award worth $5,000 and a 07.15.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing students

award worth $5,000

Award Amount

07.15.26

5 days left

Host: Not specified

07.15.26

5 days left

award worth $5,000

Award Amount

MusicQuick ApplyWomenAfrican AmericanDisabilityHispanicHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 2.0+CA

Host: Not specified

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Margery W. Bain-Franklin Scholarship

Visual and Performing Arts students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,000 – $5,000 and a 09.25.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Visual and Performing Arts students

$1,000 – $5,000

Award Amount

09.25.26

77 days left

Host: Not specified

09.25.26

77 days left

$1,000 – $5,000

Award Amount

Arts MusicFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateNCSC

Host: Not specified

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Te Rewa o Commercial Music Scholarship 2026

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Partial Funding, NZD 5,00… and a 09.01.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Business, Management and Marketing students

Partial Funding, NZD 5,00…

Award Amount

09.01.26

53 days left

Study in: New Zealand

09.01.26

53 days left

Partial Funding, NZD 5,00…

Award Amount

STEM MusicFew RequirementsWomenDisabilityUndergraduateGraduatePhDGPA 3.5+AZGA

Study in: New Zealand

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Edna Ullyot Music Department Scholarship

Visual and Performing Arts students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of 1,400 USD and a 03.01.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Visual and Performing Arts students

1,400 USD

Award Amount

03.01.27

234 days left

Host: Not specified

03.01.27

234 days left

1,400 USD

Award Amount

MusicFew RequirementsGraduateND

Host: Not specified

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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.