Glenn Miller Scholarship Competition
Glenn Miller Scholarship Competition
The Glenn Miller Scholarship Competition offers $3,000 to high school seniors and college freshmen majoring in music. Participants must submit an audition tape and perform live if selected as finalists.
Jun 10, 2026
64 days left
$3,000
Award amount
9
Requirements
Quick decision
AI insightsBest for
- Graduating high school seniors planning to major in music
- Freshmen music majors at accredited institutions
Key highlights
- $3,000 award amount
- Open to both instrumentalists and vocalists
- Finalists must perform live auditions
Why apply
- Opportunity to win a $3,000 scholarship
- Recognition for talent in music
- Support for future music education
Who can apply
- Graduating high school seniors planning to major in music
- Freshmen music majors at an accredited college, university, or school of music
- Both instrumentalists and vocalists may compete
Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.
Quick facts
Status
upcoming
Eligible institutions
Glenn Miller Birthplace Society
Payout method
Not stated on the listing
Before you apply
AI guidanceThings to double-check on the official page.
Important checks
- Verify eligibility requirements on the official site
- Check for any updates on audition requirements
Missing or unclear on the listing
- Payout method details are not stated
- Official site does not specify if the competition is recurring
Red flags
- Finalists are responsible for their own transportation expenses to auditions
Next steps
AI guidanceA short checklist so you know what to do after reading the listing.
- Confirm every eligibility rule on the official program page.
- Prepare the listed materials (1 document type(s) detected in the catalog).
- Add the deadline to your calendar and submit before it passes.
- Apply through the official site linked above.
Application tips
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- Prepare a high-quality audition tape or CD
- Practice performing a composition of concert quality
- Be ready to sight read and perform technical exercises during the live audition
Key requirements (9)
Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.
- Eligible to apply are 1) graduating high school seniors planning to major in music in college; and 2) freshmen music majors at an accredited college, university, or school of music.
- Both instrumentalists and vocalists may compete.
- Those who entered as high school seniors and did not win first place are eligible to enter again as college freshmen.
- Each entrant must submit an audition tape or CD, from which 10 instrumentalist finalists and 10 vocalist finalists are selected.
- Finalists audition in person.
- They must perform a composition of concert quality, up to 5 minutes in length, sight read selections chosen by the judges, and perform technical exercises.
- They must also submit a statement that they intend to make music performance or teaching a central part of their future life.
- Selection is based on talent in any field of applied music; the competition is not intended to select Glenn Miller look-alikes or sound-alikes.
- Applicants selected as finalists on the basis of their audition tapes are responsible for their own transportation expenses to go to Clarinda to perform at the auditions.
Required documents
Materials you may need to upload or submit; check the official application for the final list.
- Supporting documents (as listed in requirements)
Applying
Applicants must submit an audition tape and perform live if selected as finalists.
Award & payment
Amount: $3,000
Payout: Not stated on the listing
About the provider
Overview
This scholarship is for graduating high school seniors and college freshmen majoring in music, offering a $3,000 award.
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Sponsor & application
Information last verified Apr 2, 2026.
Always confirm deadlines, requirements, and application details on the official page before you apply.