If music isn't what you do, but who you are, keep reading.
Whether your passion lies in playing an instrument, songwriting, singing or any other study related to music, there are scholarships out there to help you pursue your passion.
If you're musically talented, expressing yourself through your music is likely incredibly important to you. Similarly, scholarship providers are ready to express their support by helping you pay for school and supporting your dreams is incredibly important to them.
Allow yourself to create music and stay in harmony without the worry of paying for school by applying for one of the following scholarships for musicians, today!
Available to: High School Seniors
Award Amount: $1,000 - $3,000
Available to: Ages 17 through 24
Award Amount: $10,000
Available to: Ages 18 and under
Award Amount: Varies
Available to: Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: $1,000 - $2,000
Available to: Ages 30 and under
Award Amount: $3,000 - $50,000
Available to: High School Students
Award Amount: $500 - $2,500
Available to: Maximum age, 18
Award Amount: $10,000
Available to: High School Seniors
Award Amount: Full-Tuition
Music Scholarships
Hartford Jazz Society Merit Scholarship
The Hartford Jazz Society Merit Scholarship is available to high school seniors residing in the Connecticut Capitol Region. You must be planning to major in music with an interest in jazz at a four - year college / university to be eligible for this award. Deadline: 6/1/23Available to: High School Seniors
Award Amount: $1,000 - $3,000
Musical Arts Scholarship
The Musical Arts Scholarship is available to full - time students between the ages of 17 and 24. You must be studying music as a major or minor and submit a performance video to be eligible for this award. Deadline: 6/15/23Available to: Ages 17 through 24
Award Amount: $10,000
Nat Lathrop Music Scholarship
The Nat Lathrop Music Scholarship is available to students between the ages of eight and 18 who have been diagnosed with hemophilia B or is the sibling of a person diagnosed with hemophilia B. You must be pursuing an interest to be eligible for this award. Deadline: 7/6/23Available to: Ages 18 and under
Award Amount: Varies
Musicianship Scholarship
The Musicianship Scholarship is available to students attending the Musicians Institute. You must be enrolled in an instrumental performance or composition program to be eligible for this award. International students may apply. Deadline: 9/1/23Available to: Undergraduate Students
Award Amount: $1,000 - $2,000
Sphinx Competition
The Sphinx Competition is open to Black and Latinx classical string players under the age of 30. To be considered, you must submit a video audition in one of the following categories: violin, viola, cello, or double bass. Deadline: 10/23/23Available to: Ages 30 and under
Award Amount: $3,000 - $50,000
Marine Band Concerto Competition
The Marine Band Concerto Competition is open to high school students. You must be a string, piano, or harp player and be a U.S citizen to be eligible for this award. The recipient of this award will also appear as a guest soloist with the Marine Chamber Orchestra during the 2024 concert season. Deadline: 11/15/23Available to: High School Students
Award Amount: $500 - $2,500
Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award
The Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award is available to students between the ages of eight and 18 who demonstrate exceptional musical ability. You must demonstrate academic achievement and financial need to be eligible for this award. Deadline: VariesAvailable to: Maximum age, 18
Award Amount: $10,000
Berklee College of Music Presidential Scholarship
The Berklee College of Music Presidential Scholarship is available to entering freshmen at Berklee College of Music. You must demonstrate high musical merit and financial need to be considered for this award. This award also covers on - campus housing, the meal plan, a laptop, software, and the comprehensive fee. Deadline: VariesAvailable to: High School Seniors
Award Amount: Full-Tuition
