Music scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 11, 2025Apply below to the best Music scholarships for February 2025.
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Sunni E. Fagan Memorial Music Scholarship
Music • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Middle Eastern students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Sunni E. Fagan Memorial Music Scholarship awards $1,000 to underrepresented minority students pursuing music or education.
Deadline:
February 22, 2025
Arts For Life Award
Florida • Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Film • Music • Freshmen
The Arts For Life Award offers $1,000 to Florida seniors excelling in the arts. Apply with an essay and portfolio.
Deadline:
February 11, 2025
Omega Phi Beta Foundation - Rising Bud Scholarship
Literature • Writing • Arts • Art History • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Film • Interior Design • Architecture • Fashion • Graphic Design • Game Design • Design/Visual Communications • Photography • Other Trades/Crafts • Music • For Women • Freshmen
The Rising Bud Scholarship offers $500 to female freshmen in the arts from low-income households. Apply with an essay and references.
Deadline:
May 31, 2025
Senator James M. Jeffords Endowed Scholarship to Honor Mary Jeffords Mills
Rutland County • Vermont • Art History • Arts • Music • Theatre/Performing Arts • Freshmen
The Senator James M. Jeffords Endowed Scholarship offers up to $4,000 for Rutland County high school seniors pursuing arts degrees.
Deadline:
February 12, 2025
Senator James M. Jeffords Endowed Scholarship to Honor Marion Hausman Jeffords
Rutland County • Vermont • Arts • Music • Theatre/Performing Arts • Freshmen
The Senator James M. Jeffords Endowed Scholarship offers up to $4,000 for Rutland County high school seniors pursuing arts degrees.
Deadline:
February 12, 2025
Paul J. Baum Fund Scholarship
Pennsylvania • Music • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Paul J. Baum Fund Scholarship offers $6,000 for PA music students with a 2.5 GPA. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Gus and Ethel Wolters Scholarship
Lavaca County • Texas • Arts • Studio Arts • Religious/Theological Studies • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Biology • Chemistry • Climate Sciences • Energy • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Horticulture • Information Sciences • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • Mathematics • Music • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Accounting • Advertising • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Economics • Finance • Hospitality • Human Resources • Management • Marketing • Operations Management • Public Relations • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Sports Management • Travel & Tourism • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
The Gus and Ethel Wolters Scholarship offers up to $11,000 for Lavaca County residents attending Texas colleges in specific fields.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Brandon Fradd Fellowship in Music Composition
Music • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Brandon Fradd Fellowship offers $20,000 to Cuban artists in music composition. Apply with narratives, recommendations, and recordings.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
AGL Over the Rainbow Scholarship
Arts • Studio Arts • Photography • Graphic Design • Art History • Theatre/Performing Arts • Music • Freshmen
AGL Over the Rainbow Scholarship awards $1,000 to dedicated high school fine arts students pursuing college education.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
GMBS Music Scholarship Competition
Music • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The GMBS Music Scholarship Competition offers up to $3,000 for high school seniors and college freshmen pursuing music.
Deadline:
May 15, 2025
Music Scholarship
Massachusetts • Music • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Massachusetts Music Scholarship for undergraduates majoring in music. Apply with a recommendation, essay, and performance link. Award: $500+.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Tailhook Educational Foundation Scholarship
Service • Military • Mathematics • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • Science • STEM • Arts • Art History • Theatre/Performing Arts • Studio Arts • Arts Management • Music • Graphic Design • Energy • Astronomy • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • UX/Technical Design • Technology • IT/Information Technology • Health/Medical Technology • Automotive • Aviation/Aeronautical • Physics • Photography • Chemistry • Freshmen
TEF offers over 100 scholarships for children of Naval personnel, averaging $3,000, with top grants up to $15,000 for STEAM studies.
Deadline:
February 17, 2025
Dan Riley Scholarship
Wisconsin • Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Music • High school • Freshmen
The Dan Riley Scholarship offers $1,000 to Southern Door High School seniors pursuing Performing Arts with a 2.5 GPA.
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
Edward Hosharian Scholarship
Music • Seniors • Juniors • Sophomores
The Edward Hosharian Scholarship awards $5,000 to Armenian music students entering sophomore status or above. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Jeanette M. Russell Jazz Scholarship Program
Florida • Music
The Jeanette M. Russell Jazz Scholarship offers $250+ for Florida students majoring in Jazz with a 2.5 GPA. Essay and recommendations required.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Caroline Guarini Memorial Scholarship
New York • New Jersey • Connecticut • Music • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Caroline Guarini Memorial Scholarship offers $2,500 to $12,000 for Italian American music majors from NY, NJ, or CT with a 3.5 GPA.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Music Education Scholarship For Graduate Students
Music • Graduate Students
SAI offers a $1,500 scholarship for graduate music education students with teaching experience or a video of student teaching.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Central Florida Jazz Society Scholarships
Orange County • Seminole County • Osceola County • Brevard County • Lake County • Volusia County • Florida • Music • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Central Florida Jazz Society offers scholarships up to $2,500 for amateur jazz musicians in high school or early college.
Deadline:
April 3, 2025
MMUF Travel and Research Grants
World Studies • Conservation • Writing • History • Literature • Geological & Earth Sciences • English • Film • Music • Foreign Languages • Sociology • Theatre/Performing Arts • Religious/Theological Studies • Graduate Students
MMUF Travel & Research Grants offer up to $5,000 for graduate students in select fields. Apply with a personal statement and research plan.
Deadline:
February 28, 2025
Wilshire Quinn Musical Arts Scholarship
Music • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • High school
The Wilshire Quinn Musical Arts Scholarship awards $10,000 to music students aged 17-24 demonstrating talent and financial need.
Deadline:
June 15, 2025
Ralph and Fanny Ellison Scholarship
New York • Oklahoma • Literature • Music • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
The Ralph and Fanny Ellison Scholarship provides up to $10,000 for college students in Literature or Music from NY and OK with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
July 11, 2025
John R. Pandolfi Scholarship
Bristol County • Plymouth County • Barnstable County • Massachusetts • Music • Freshmen
The John R. Pandolfi Scholarship offers $250+ for music majors in the Tri-County area. Requires essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Dennis Coleman Choral Conducting Scholarship
Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • Music • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Dennis Coleman Choral Conducting Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students in music, promoting social change. Average award: $6,700.
Deadline:
January 10, 2026
Bill McKnight and Steve Parsons Legacy Scholarship
Kitsap County • Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • Arts • Art History • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Literature • Music • English • Foreign Languages • History • Religious/Theological Studies • Social Sciences • International Relations • Political Science/Government • For Queer students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Bill McKnight and Steve Parsons Legacy Scholarship supports queer students in Arts and Humanities from the Pacific Northwest.
Deadline:
January 10, 2026
Jim McBroom and John H. Weston Charitable Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation Scholarship
Oregon • Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Music • Film • Photography • Writing • Literature • Architecture • Studio Arts • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Scholarship for Oregon residents pursuing fine arts or humanities degrees. Requires three essays. Award: 250+.
Deadline:
January 10, 2026
FAQ
In your personal statement for Music scholarships, include your passion for music, your achievements, your goals, and how the scholarship will help you pursue your musical education. Be authentic and express your unique voice.
Yes, many Music scholarships are open to international students. However, eligibility may vary, so it's important to check the specific requirements for each scholarship.
Common documents required for Music scholarships include transcripts, letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and sometimes a portfolio or audition tape showcasing your musical abilities.
To increase your chances of winning a Music scholarship, focus on showcasing your musical skills, obtaining strong letters of recommendation, and writing a compelling personal statement. Additionally, consider applying for multiple scholarships.
Yes, you can apply for multiple Music scholarships. In fact, applying for several can increase your chances of receiving financial aid for your music studies.
While a high GPA can be beneficial, many Music scholarships place a greater emphasis on musical talent and performance. It's best to check the specific requirements of each scholarship.
Eligibility criteria for Music scholarships can vary widely but often include factors such as musical talent, academic performance, and commitment to music. Specific requirements will be outlined in the scholarship application.
Yes, many Music scholarships are legitimate and offered by reputable organizations, schools, and foundations. It's important to research each scholarship to ensure its credibility.
You can find Music scholarships by searching online scholarship databases, visiting your school's financial aid office, or checking with music organizations and institutions. A great resource for finding scholarships is Mos.
Music scholarships are financial awards given to students who demonstrate exceptional talent or interest in music. These scholarships can help cover tuition, fees, and other educational expenses for those pursuing music studies.
To write a strong application for Music scholarships, be clear and concise, tailor your application to the specific scholarship, and ensure you highlight your unique musical talents and experiences.
Music scholarships often cover tuition fees, instrument purchases, music lessons, and other related educational expenses. The specifics will depend on the scholarship provider.
To apply for Music scholarships, you typically need to complete an application form, submit transcripts, provide letters of recommendation, and possibly perform an audition. Check the specific requirements for each scholarship.
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