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Scholarships for Music Students
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MMAC does not endorse any of the scholarship or financial aid sites listed, nor can we confirm the accuracy of information provided by these sites. This list of scholarships and awards is intended as a resource to support music students who are seeking post-secondary education. Scholarship deadlines and requirements may change without notice.
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Associated Male Choruses of America
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Annual Scholarships for music majors enrolled in undergraduate college-level music programs. Voice/choral majors preferred.
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Application deadline: March 1
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http://amcofa-sing.org/Scholarship_Files/ApplicationForm2-2013-14.pdf
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BMI Foundation Scholarships
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Several scholarships available in several areas of music including film/tv/video game composing; classical composing; songwriting in several genres.
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Application deadline: Varies by program
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https://bmifoundation.org/programs
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Chopin Foundation of the US
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Gives up to ten renewable scholarships of $1000 each to pianists age 14-17.
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Application deadline: May 15
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https://www.chopin.org/requirements
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D'Addario Foundation - Kevin Garren Scholarship
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For college juniors, seniors, or grad students in Music Business or Woodwind Performance. Renewable for up to four years.
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Minimum 3.0 GPA.
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Application Deadline: July 15
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https://daddario.formstack.com/forms/kevin_garren_scholarship
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Davidson Fellows
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Scholarships are awarded to "extraordinary young people, 18 and under, who have completed a significant piece of work" in several areas including music.
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Application deadline: February
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https://www.davidsongifted.org/gifted-programs/fellows-scholarship/
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GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarships
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$10,000 scholarships for college for high school seniors who demonstrate excellence in academics and leadership.
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Application deadline: January
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https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs/ge-reagan-foundation-scholarship-program/
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Glenn Miller Birthplace Society Scholarship Program
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Voice and instrumental scholarships.
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Application deadline: usually March
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https://www.glennmiller.org/scholarship/scholarship-information
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Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heros
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Must be nominated by an adult who has solid knowledge of your “heroic activities.” Ideal for someone who’s made a difference through music.
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Application deadline: April
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https://barronprize.org/
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Great Value Colleges
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Annual $5,000 scholarship offered 2X/year to black undergraduate or graduate students accepted to or currently majoring OR minoring in music.
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GPA must be 3.0 or higher, essay or video required.
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Application deadline: July and November
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https://www.greatvaluecolleges.net/music-scholarship-for-black-students/
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House of Blues Music Forward Foundation
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Several different types of $10,000 scholarships for college undergraduates pursuing Music Industry careers.
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Application deadline: March or August
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https://musicforwardfoundation.org/programs/scholarships/
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John Lennon Scholarships
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Student songwriters, ages 17 through 24 and enrolled in a U.S. college.
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Application deadline: February
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https://bmifoundation.org/programs/info/john_lennon_scholarships
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Margaret Blackburn Composition Competition
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$1000 grand prize for a female student composer enrolled in an accredited college, university, or graduate music program.
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Application deadline: April
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https://sai-pittsburgh-alumni.weebly.com/blackburn-competition-2023.html
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Marine Band Concerto Competition
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High school musicians grades 9-12 compete for a cash prize and a performance in Washington, D.C.
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Application deadline: November
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https://www.marineband.marines.mil/Educational/Concerto-Competition/
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Mark Zinger Memorial Foundation Violin Scholarship
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Two $2500 scholarships awarded annually to violinists ages 17-23 pursuing an undergraduate degree in music at an accredited college-level program in the U.S.
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Application deadline: December 1
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https://www.markzinger.org/
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Music Business Association (Music Biz)
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$5,000 scholarships for undergraduate & graduate students planning a music business career who schools that are members of Music Biz . Also for high school seniors applying to one of these schools.
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Application deadline: March 1
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https://musicbiz.org/about/scholarship-foundation/scholarship-eligibility-winner-selection/
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National Federation of Music Clubs
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Various scholarships for current college music majors (instrumental, vocal, music therapy, music education), summer arts programs, music education/outreach projects, festival attendance for college as well as high school students.
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Application deadline: varies by program
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https://www.nfmc-music.org/?submenu=Competitions&src=gendocs&ref=Competition%20%26%20Awards
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peermusic Latin Scholarship
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For songwriters and composers who are current students at colleges and universities located in the United States and Puerto Rico. Applicants must be between the ages of 17 and 24. All words and music must be original.
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Application deadline: February
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https://bmifoundation.org/programs
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PFLAG Scholarship Program (Cincinnati / Dayon chapters)
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Graduating seniors entering college who identify within the LGBTQ spectrum or as an ally.
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Application deadline: varies
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https://pflag.org/resource/chapter-scholarship-programs/
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Percussive Arts Society
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Scholarships and grants for student percussionists who are current members of the Percussive Arts Society (PAS).