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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Steve Popovich Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $1,000. Plan to apply by May 31, 2026.

$1,000

Award Amount

May 31, 2026

31 days left

6 requirements

Requirements

ArtsSTEMMusicFew RequirementsUndergraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 2.5+OHOhio
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and Patsy Bonfiglio Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $1,000. Plan to apply by June 30, 2026.

$1,000

Award Amount

Jun 30, 2026

61 days left

2 requirements

Requirements

ArtsEducationMusicEasy ApplyFew RequirementsGPA 2.0+
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1st Generation People Of Color Patrick Memorial Music/Arts Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $2000. Plan to apply by July 5, 2026.

17 applicants

$2,000

Award Amount

Jul 5, 2026

66 days left

3 requirements

Requirements

ArtsEducationMusicWomenMinorityAfrican AmericanDisabilityLGBTQ+Foster YouthLow IncomeInternational StudentsHispanicFirst-GenerationFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 3.5+NY
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Helen Segarra Gutierrez Butterfly Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $2000. Plan to apply by July 11, 2026.

99 applicants

$2,000

Award Amount

Jul 11, 2026

72 days left

3 requirements

Requirements

EducationCommunityMusicFirst-GenerationFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateGPA 3.5+FLNY
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The Barry Klein Endowed Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is 1,000. Plan to apply by 10/30/2026.

$1,000

Award Amount

Oct 30, 2026

183 days left

None

Requirements

STEMMusicFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 2.0+
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Society of Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (S.M.R.P.) Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is 1,000. Plan to apply by 10/30/2026.

$1,000

Award Amount

Oct 30, 2026

183 days left

None

Requirements

STEMMusicHobbiesFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 2.5+
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Instrument Society of America Endowed Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is 250 - 1,000. Plan to apply by 12/31/2026.

$1,000

Award Amount

Dec 31, 2026

245 days left

None

Requirements

MusicFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 2.5+ALFL
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Cantonment Rotary Club Ike and Carolyn (Hicks) Terry Music Endowed Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is 1,000. Plan to apply by 12/31/2026.

$1,000

Award Amount

Dec 31, 2026

245 days left

None

Requirements

MusicFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegeALFLWA
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Lydia Fray Music Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $1500. Plan to apply by July 30, 2026.

51 applicants

$1,500

Award Amount

Jul 30, 2026

91 days left

2 requirements

Requirements

ArtsMusicEducationFew RequirementsWomenHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGPA 3.5+

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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.