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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Clayton James Miller Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $3000. Plan to apply by May 22, 2026.

675 applicants

$3,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

May 22, 2026

23 days left

2 requirements

Requirements

ArtsEducationCommunityMusicFew RequirementsHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolDirect to studentGPA 3.5+FL
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Robert C. and Lillian DuSoe Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $1,500. Plan to apply by May 1, 2026.

$1,500

Award Amount

May 1, 2026

2 days left

7 requirements

Requirements

MusicFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGPA 2.0+CACalifornia
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Nancy B. Shirley Memorial Nursing Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $10000. Plan to apply by April 30, 2026.

22 applicants

$10,000

Award Amount

Apr 30, 2026

1 day left

3 requirements

Requirements

EducationSTEMMedicineMusicWomenAfrican AmericanDisabilityHispanicFirst-GenerationVeteransSingle ParentHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduateCommunity CollegeTrade SchoolVerifiedGPA 3.5+AZCACOGAHIINKSOKTXVAWA
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College Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $2,000. Plan to apply by April 30, 2026.

$2,000

Award Amount

Apr 30, 2026

1 day left

3 requirements

Requirements

CommunityMusicFew RequirementsFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolGPA 2.0+HIHawaii
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SDTA Memorial Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $2,000. Plan to apply by May 1, 2026.

$2,000

Award Amount

May 1, 2026

2 days left

2 requirements

Requirements

ArtsEducationSTEMCommunityMusicFew RequirementsHigh SchoolGPA 2.0+SDSouth Dakota
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Kendra Ann Ward Cooperative Title V Endowed Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. It is geared toward students attending . The listed award is $4,500. Plan to apply by May 15, 2026.

$4,500

Award Amount

May 15, 2026

16 days left

10 requirements

Requirements

CommunityMusicFew RequirementsFinancial NeedUndergraduateCommunity CollegeGPA 2.5+TXTexas
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Dr. Hassan Memorial Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $3240. Plan to apply by May 19, 2026.

44 applicants

$3,240

Award Amount

May 19, 2026

20 days left

2 requirements

Requirements

EducationSTEMMusicFew RequirementsWomenDisabilityInternational StudentsHispanicFirst-GenerationFinancial NeedHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduatePhDGPA 3.5+KYNJNYTXWAWI
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Alexis Mackenzie Memorial Scholarship for the Arts

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $2750. Plan to apply by May 21, 2026.

267 applicants

$2,750

Award Amount

May 21, 2026

22 days left

2 requirements

Requirements

ArtsEducationSTEMMusicFew RequirementsWomenAfrican AmericanDisabilityLow IncomeHispanicVeteransFinancial NeedHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateGraduatePhDCommunity CollegeGPA 3.5+NVNYNCOHOKVAWA
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Commitment to Excellence Scholarship

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is $4000. Plan to apply by May 17, 2026.

23 applicants

$4,000

Award Amount

Direct to student

May 17, 2026

18 days left

3 requirements

Requirements

ArtsEducationMusicWomenHispanicVeteransHigh School SeniorHigh SchoolUndergraduateDirect to studentGPA 3.5+NJNYPA

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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.