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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Carpenter Superfan Scholarship

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $500 and a May 31, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

$500

Award Amount

May 31, 2026

8 days left

4 requirements

Requirements

Study in: United States
ArtsMusicWomenDisabilityHispanicVeteransHigh SchoolUndergraduateGPA 2.0+UT
Verified
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the Grain Artistic Scholarship

Communication and Journalism students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Amount: Each recipient wi… and a May 31, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Communication and Journalism studentsEffort: HardSource: Needs check

Amount: Each recipient wi…

Award Amount

Direct to student

May 31, 2026

8 days left

6 requirements

Requirements

Eligible: United StatesHost: Not specified
ArtsEducationLawCommunityMusicMinorityHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateTrade SchoolVerifiedDirect to studentGPA 3.0+
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Scholarships

Education students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $500 and a Nov 1, 2026 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: Education studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

$500

Award Amount

Nov 1, 2026

162 days left

None

Requirements

Host: Not specified
EducationMusicFew RequirementsWomen
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NVMS Indian Music Scholarship

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $500 and a Mar 31, 2027 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

$500

Award Amount

Mar 31, 2027

312 days left

None

Requirements

Host: Not specified
MusicFew RequirementsWomenMinorityHispanicFirst-GenerationSingle ParentNative AmericanFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateTrade SchoolCAFLGAILMNMTNYOHPATX
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The Hyacinth Scarlett Music Memorial Scholarship

Business, Management and Marketing students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $500 and a Apr 23, 2027 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

$500

Award Amount

Apr 23, 2027

335 days left

None

Requirements

Host: Not specified
MusicFew RequirementsWomenMinorityHispanicFirst-GenerationSingle ParentFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateCAFLGAILMNNYOHPATX
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College Harriet A Shaw Fellowship

History students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of Up to $11,000 and a Unrestricted deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: History studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

Up to $11,000

Award Amount

Unrestricted

None

Requirements

Eligible: United StatesStudy in: United States
ArtsHumanitiesMusicFew RequirementsUndergraduate
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College Loret Ruppe International Student Scholarship

Visual and Performing Arts students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of $1,000 to $24,000 and a Rolling: Start in January or June or September deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

$1,000 to $24,000

Award Amount

Paid to school

Rolling: Start in January or June or September

None

Requirements

Study in: United States
CommunityMusicFew RequirementsInternational StudentsFinancial NeedPaid to schoolGPA 3.5+
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College Anne Louise Barrett Fellowship

English Language and Literature students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of up to $15,000 and a Unrestricted deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

Best for: English Language and Literature studentsEffort: UnknownSource: Needs check

up to $15,000

Award Amount

Unrestricted

None

Requirements

Eligible: United StatesStudy in: United States
HumanitiesMusicFew Requirements
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Scottish Studies Scholar Award

Visual and Performing Arts students can compare this scholarship with a listed award of 11,000 GBP per semester and a May 31 deadline. Confirm eligibility and required materials before applying.

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

11,000 GBP per semester

Award Amount

Paid to school

May 31

None

Requirements

Eligible: United KingdomStudy in: United States
ArtsHumanitiesMusicFew RequirementsHispanicPhDGraduatePaid to school

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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.

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