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

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Scholarship

Parks, Recreation, and Fitness Studies students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $5,000 and a 10.30.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Parks, Recreation, and Fitness Studies students

$5,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

10.30.26

112 days left

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

10.30.26

112 days left

$5,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

STEM Community MusicFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateCommunity CollegeDirect to studentGPA 3.0+

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

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Ray Bostrom Music Scholarship

Visual and Performing Arts students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of 1,100 USD and a 03.01.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Visual and Performing Arts students

1,100 USD

Award Amount

03.01.27

234 days left

Host: Not specified

03.01.27

234 days left

1,100 USD

Award Amount

MusicFew RequirementsFinancial NeedGraduateND

Host: Not specified

NEW

Music Scholars Scholarship

Visual and Performing Arts students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $5,000 and a 12.31.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Visual and Performing Arts students

$5,000

Award Amount

12.31.26

174 days left

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

12.31.26

174 days left

$5,000

Award Amount

MusicFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduate

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

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Ruth and Eugene Johnston Memorial Music Scholarship

Visual and Performing Arts students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of 1,100 USD and a 03.01.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Visual and Performing Arts students

1,100 USD

Award Amount

03.01.27

234 days left

Host: Not specified

03.01.27

234 days left

1,100 USD

Award Amount

MusicFew RequirementsGraduateND

Host: Not specified

NEW

Music Scholarship

Visual and Performing Arts students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of 1,200 GBP and a 08.14.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Visual and Performing Arts students

1,200 GBP

Award Amount

08.14.26

35 days left

Eligible: United Kingdom Study in: United Kingdom

08.14.26

35 days left

1,200 GBP

Award Amount

MusicFew RequirementsGraduate

Eligible: United Kingdom Study in: United Kingdom

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Alan V. Stang, PhD, Endowed Scholarship for Instrumental Wind Conducting

Visual and Performing Arts students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of 1,000 USD and a 03.01.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Visual and Performing Arts students

1,000 USD

Award Amount

03.01.27

234 days left

Host: Not specified

03.01.27

234 days left

1,000 USD

Award Amount

MusicFew RequirementsGraduatePhDCA

Host: Not specified

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Jennifer Memorial Scholarship

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $5,000 and a 07.19.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Education students

$5,000

Award Amount

07.19.26

9 days left

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

07.19.26

9 days left

$5,000

Award Amount

Education Humanities Community MusicFew RequirementsWomenFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateGPA 3.5+NCVA

Eligible: United States Study in: United States

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Bart Pitman Music Scholarship

Visual and Performing Arts students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $6,000 and a 04.15.27 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Visual and Performing Arts students

$6,000

Award Amount

04.15.27

279 days left

Host: Not specified

04.15.27

279 days left

$6,000

Award Amount

MusicFew RequirementsHigh School SeniorHigh School

Host: Not specified

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Jackson Computer Science Education Scholarship

Agriculture and Related Sciences students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $5,000 and a 10.09.26 deadline while planning eligibility fit and required materials.

Best for: Agriculture and Related Sciences students

Recurring

$5,000

Award Amount

10.09.26

91 days left

Eligible: United States Host: Not specified

10.09.26

91 days left

$5,000

Award Amount

Education STEM MusicFew RequirementsWomenMinorityAfrican AmericanDisabilityLGBTQ+International StudentsHispanicFirst-GenerationVeteransHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduatePhDCommunity CollegeGPA 3.5+COFLGAILINIAKSMIMONHNYNCTNTX

Eligible: United States 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.