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$5,000–$10,000
14 Award Winners

Intel Scholarship Program

The Intel Scholars Program offers 14 $5,000 and $10,000 scholarships for Black undergraduate and graduate students in a number of STEM fields.

Eligible Grades
College Junior – Doctorate
Application Open Date
March 21, 2023
Application Deadline
May 31, 2023
Closed
$5,000–$10,000
14 Award Winners
Closed
$2,000
2 Award Winners

Ab Irvine Scholarship Program

Santa Fe Civitan awards two undergraduate or graduate students, passionate to help children with special needs, the $2,000 Ab Irvine Scholarship Program each to pursue their undergraduate or graduate studies.

Eligible Grades
College Junior – Graduate
Application Open Date
March 1, 2023
Application Deadline
June 1, 2023
Closed
$2,000
2 Award Winners
Closing in 1 Day
$5,000
24 Award Winners

Papa John’s Scholarship

The Papa John’s Foundation and UNCF offer 24 scholarships worth $5,000 to African American students.

Eligible Grades
College Sophomore – College Senior
Application Open Date
April 26, 2023
Application Deadline
June 8, 2023
Closing in 1 Day
$5,000
24 Award Winners
Closing in 7 Days
$10,000
1 Award Winner

Wilshire Quinn Musical Arts Scholarship

The Wilshire Quinn Musical Arts Scholarship worth $10,000 is available for one musician enrolled full-time in a U.S. university or college music program.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate – Graduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2023
Application Deadline
June 15, 2023
Closing in 7 Days
$10,000
1 Award Winner
Open
$25,000
3 Award Winners

MacColl Johnson Fellowships

Sponsored by the Rhode Island Foundation, the MacColl Johnson Fellowship is awarded to emerging and mid-career artists based in Rhode Island.

Eligible Grades
All
Application Open Date
June 1, 2023
Application Deadline
August 19, 2023
Open
$25,000
3 Award Winners
Closed
$8,000–$25,000
1 Award Winner

Boren Scholarship

The Boren Scholarship supports U.S. citizens who study abroad during their undergraduate degrees. The winner of the scholarship is awarded up to $25,000 in financial support.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate
Application Open Date
August 15, 2022
Application Deadline
February 2, 2023
Closed
$8,000–$25,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$2,000–$8,000
1 Award Winner

James M. & Virginia M. Smyth Scholarship Fund

The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta awards the James M. & Virginia M. Smyth Scholarship Fund of $2,000 for undergraduate study in ministry human services, arts, music, and sciences.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
December 6, 2022
Application Deadline
February 15, 2023
Closed
$2,000–$8,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$2,000–$6,000
2 Award Winners

Linfield Music Scholarship

The Music Department of Linfield University offers academic scholarships to its first-year and full-time transfer undergraduate students based on continued participation in music performance and a recommendation from the department.

Eligible Grades
Undergraduate – Postgraduate
Application Open Date
December 1, 2022
Application Deadline
February 15, 2023
Closed
$2,000–$6,000
2 Award Winners
Closed
$1,000
1 Award Winner

Music Committee Scholarship

The Music Committee Scholarship offers $1,000 to talented high school students in Kansas who will major or minor in music at an approved Kansas institution.

Eligible Grades
High School Freshman – High School Senior
Application Open Date
December 1, 2022
Application Deadline
February 15, 2023
Closed
$1,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$2,000
1 Award Winner

The James M. & Virginia M. Smyth Scholarship Fund

James M. & Virginia M. Smyth Scholarship Fund awards a scholarship to eligible students to pursue undergraduate degrees in arts and sciences, human services, music, or ministry at an accredited college.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
December 6, 2022
Application Deadline
February 15, 2023
Closed
$2,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$20,000
2 Award Winners

BMI Student Composer Awards

The BMI Student Composer Awards of $20,000 is offered each year to deserving students to pursue music studies.

Eligible Grades
Middle School – Doctorate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2023
Application Deadline
February 25, 2023
Closed
$20,000
2 Award Winners
Closed
$3,000–$5,000
1 Award Winner

The Miranda Scholarship

The Rhode Island College offers the Miranda Scholarship, ranging from $3,000 to $5,000 to students in Rhode Island pursuing an undergraduate degree in performing arts.

Eligible Grades
College Junior – College Senior
Application Open Date
September 1, 2022
Application Deadline
February 28, 2023
Closed
$3,000–$5,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$500
1 Award Winner

Music Scholarship for Undergraduate

The General Federation Of Women's Clubs Massachusetts awards the scholarship to an undergraduate student currently enrolled in a four-year accredited college, university, or school of music and majoring in voice.

Eligible Grades
All
Application Open Date
January 1, 2023
Application Deadline
March 1, 2023
Closed
$500
1 Award Winner
Closed
$500
1 Award Winner

Nickels for Notes Music Scholarship

General Federation Of Women's Clubs Massachusetts offers Nickels for Notes Music Scholarship to college-bound high school seniors who plan to major in music education, piano, music therapy, instrument, or voice.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior – High School Graduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2023
Application Deadline
March 1, 2023
Closed
$500
1 Award Winner
Closed
$1,000
1 Award Winner

Society of Women Engineers – Detroit Section High School Scholarship

SWE Detroit offers the High School Scholarship to a female high school senior in Michigan to further her education in engineering at an accredited undergraduate institution.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior
Application Open Date
December 1, 2022
Application Deadline
March 1, 2023
Closed
$1,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$3,000–$5,000
13 Award Winners

AABE National Scholarship

The AABE National Scholarship awards $3,000–$5,000 to 13 graduating high school seniors of Hispanic, African American, or Native American ethnicity who will pursue studies in energy-related fields.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior
Application Open Date
November 1, 2022
Application Deadline
March 4, 2023
Closed
$3,000–$5,000
13 Award Winners
Closed
$5,000
1 Award Winner

Procter & Gamble STEM Scholarship

Each year, Procter & Gamble offers the Procter & Gamble STEM Scholarship to assist undergraduate students headed toward careers in STEM industries. Preference is given to an African American male student.

Eligible Grades
College Freshman – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
February 9, 2023
Application Deadline
March 9, 2023
Closed
$5,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$2,500
4 Award Winners

Oregon Music Hall of Fame Scholarship

The Oregon Music Hall of Fame offers its Oregon Music Hall of Fame Scholarship to four graduating high school seniors in musical performance to pursue undergraduate degrees in music-related fields.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior
Application Open Date
January 1, 2023
Application Deadline
March 15, 2023
Closed
$2,500
4 Award Winners
Closed
$5,000
1 Award Winner

John Lennon Endowed Scholarship

United Negro College Fund (UNCF) offers the John Lennon Endowed Scholarship to deserving students enrolled full-time in an undergraduate program at one of the 37 UNCF member institutions who demonstrate financial need.

Eligible Grades
College Freshman – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
March 18, 2023
Application Deadline
March 20, 2023
Closed
$5,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$10,000–$25,000
3 Award Winners

BIG ARTS Classical Music Scholarship

The three scholarship awards include a $25,000 first prize, $15,000 second prize, and $10,000 third prize and are awarded to undergraduate students pursuing classical music studies at institutions in Florida.

Eligible Grades
College Freshman – Undergraduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2023
Application Deadline
March 25, 2023
Closed
$10,000–$25,000
3 Award Winners
Closed
$2,000
1 Award Winner

MTU Visual and Performing Arts Talent Award

Michigan Technological University (MTU) offers the Visual and Performing Arts Talent Award to graduating high school seniors in Michigan, with visual arts or musical talent, to pursue their undergraduate studies.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior
Application Open Date
January 15, 2023
Application Deadline
March 27, 2023
Closed
$2,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$3,000
1 Award Winner

Art Porter Music Education Memorial Scholarship

The Art Porter Music Education Memorial Scholarship is awarded to Arkansas high school students to pursue undergraduate degrees in music in Arkansas. Applicants must demonstrate musical talent.

Eligible Grades
High School Graduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2023
Application Deadline
March 31, 2023
Closed
$3,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$2,000
1 Award Winner

Denise Halbach Performance Scholarship Award

The Denise Halbach Performance Scholarship awards $2,000 to a graduate student studying acting or musical theater. Students who graduated from universities in the SETC region can apply.

Eligible Grades
Graduate
Application Open Date
January 1, 2023
Application Deadline
April 1, 2023
Closed
$2,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$1,000
1 Award Winner

Kevin Benefield Musical Arts Scholarship

Project Impact Mississippi awards the Kevin Benefield Musical Arts Scholarship to one high school senior who will pursue a musical arts degree at a junior college or university in Mississippi.

Eligible Grades
High School Senior
Application Open Date
February 1, 2023
Application Deadline
April 11, 2023
Closed
$1,000
1 Award Winner
Closed
$5,000
30 Award Winners

CREW Network Scholarship

A real estate network focused on women is choosing 30 undergraduate or postgraduate students to win a scholarship for professional and academic development.

Eligible Grades
College Junior – Postgraduate
Application Open Date
January 3, 2023
Application Deadline
April 15, 2023
Closed
$5,000
30 Award Winners

About music scholarships 2023

Pursuing a career in music can be expensive, but there are many scholarships available to help offset the cost of tuition and other expenses. Music scholarships come from a variety of sources, including colleges, universities, private organizations, and foundations. These awards are often based on merit or financial need and may have certain eligibility criteria such as ethnicity or gender.

Top 10 music scholarships 2023

There are many scholarships available to students wishing to pursue further education in music. We've gathered 10 of the highest awarding music scholarships in the U.S.

ScholarshipAmount Amount
MacColl Johnson Fellowships$25,000
BMI Student Composer Awards$20,000
The Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Awards$20,000
Wilshire Quinn Musical Arts Scholarship$10,000
Linfield Music Scholarship$2,000–$6,000
Art Porter Music Education Memorial Scholarship$3,000
Oregon Music Hall of Fame Scholarship$2,500
Vocal/Choral Music Scholarship$2,000–$1,000
Kevin Benefield Musical Arts Scholarship$1,000
Music Committee Scholarship$1,000

Cost of music major 2023

The cost of attending college is rising steadily each year and students who choose to pursue a degree in music face even higher costs due to additional requirements like instrument rentals or purchasing sheet music. Depending on the institution you attend, tuition alone for an undergraduate degree in music can range anywhere from $10-50K per year with room & board bringing that figure much higher depending on where you live while studying.. With all those costs considered it’s no wonder why so many students opt for scholarships when it comes time to pay their college bills!

Music scholarships for high school seniors 2023

High school seniors can take advantage of a number of music scholarships that are available to help offset the cost of college tuition. These awards often come from private organizations, foundations, or colleges and universities and may have certain eligibility criteria such as being part of a minority group or demonstrating financial need. High school seniors should also be aware that many music scholarships have deadlines early in the school year, so they should plan accordingly and be sure to submit applications on time. Additionally, high school seniors can increase their chances of winning an award by participating in extracurricular activities such as music clubs or competitions.

Top music scholarships for minority students in 2023

Minorities are often underrepresented in the music industry, which is why there are a number of scholarships available to help them succeed. These awards come from organizations like the NAACP or Hispanic Scholarship Fund and may have additional requirements such as demonstrating financial need or belonging to one of these minority groups. Some examples include the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund, the National Association of Music Educators Minority Scholarship, and the United Negro College Fund All-Star Student Program.

Tips for winning music scholarships

1. Start researching and applying for music scholarships early in your high school career. Many awards have deadlines early in the school year so it’s important to plan ahead and submit applications on time.

2. Make sure to participate in extracurricular activities such as music clubs or competitions. This will help demonstrate your commitment to music and may increase your chances of winning a scholarship.

3. Many scholarships require letters of recommendation from teachers or mentors so be sure to ask for those early on and give your references plenty of time to write them.

4. If you’re applying for a scholarship that requires an audition, make sure you are adequately prepared and practice beforehand. This will help ensure that your audition is successful and could increase your chances of winning the award.

Frequently asked questions

How do I apply for a music scholarship?

You can usually find information about music scholarships on the websites of universities, colleges, or conservatories. You may also be able to contact your chosen institution directly to learn more about requirements and application processes.

What criteria are used for evaluating applicants?

When applying for a music scholarship, you will likely need to provide evidence of your musical ability and achievements such as past performances, recordings, and recommendations from teachers or mentors in the field of music. Your academic performance may also be taken into consideration when awarding a scholarship.

Are there any special considerations that could improve my chances?

Many institutions offer additional financial aid opportunities through alumni associations or other funding sources so it is worth researching these options before submitting an application. Additionally, some schools have specific guidelines regarding minority students which could increase your chances of receiving an award if applicable.

Is financial need considered when awarding scholarships?

Yes – many scholarships take into account the student’s overall financial position when deciding who receives an award. It is important to include accurate details regarding family income in order to maximize your chances of being awarded a scholarship based on financial need.