Music Scholarships are rewards provided by organizations, colleges, and schools for pursuing and demonstrating talent in the chosen music majors. One needs a lot of dedication, deep knowledge in music, and most importantly a huge level of passion to build a career in music. And in turn music scholarships are support for students who want to make their dream come true.
“Without music, life would be a mistake” and as an aspiring musician or as a student of music you must have understood the deep and unspoken words under these lines. Music is like a deep ocean and the fathoms and rhythms of music can inspire millions to take up a career in music. But one of the bitter facts is, the world of music out there is not so easy. As a musician or an artist, people do struggle to make a mark in the industry. It’s no doubt a fulfilling and satisfying career but at the same, it comes with a set of uncertainties.
If you are one of those who is ready to face all these challenges then you should be ready for a musical ride that you will have to take up for a career in music. There are a lot of renowned, reputed, and famous music schools out there in the United States. But the fees are not very low. Somehow despite the challenges, struggles, and uncertainty, one has to go through in this career a musical degree is what will make you stand out in the crowd. That’s why a lot of schools charge a very huge price for their musical degrees.
According to US News, the average cost of a music school in the US is $48,000. It is not a very small and affordable price for many students. But the good news is that’s why there are many college scholarships available for Music students. So let’s talk about all the college scholarships for music majors.
Well, it is not possible to list out the exact eligibility criteria for music scholarships for colleges. Because the eligibility criteria vary and some generic criteria are listed as follows,
You must be willing to make a career in music and must be a student at a music school.
You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
You must be between the ages of 17 and 24.
You must be a full-time college student.
Your grade point average must be at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
You must submit a resume, two letters of recommendation, and a two-minute visual recording sample.
To apply for a music scholarship, one must research on various scholarships based on your eligibility criteria, Some are listed above. Then you must shortlist the most relevant scholarships which help you save time and boost chances of winning on easily. Study the application process and the deadlines to follow the guidelines to submit your application before deadlines.
One should not limit one’s scholarship search to one particular school or college. Explore all varieties and types of scholarships available in the field of music.
It’s pathetic and painful to know at the half that you are not suitable for a particular scholarship. Before preparing for any particular award or scholarship make sure that you qualify for it otherwise don't waste your time unnecessarily preparing for it.
Letter of recommendation, Performance video, written documents are a few things that you will be needing while applying for your scholarship. So give yourself enough time to prepare these documents and videos properly.
You have to make sure that you have full knowledge about the criteria and requirements. Understand what the expectation of the scholarship board is from you.
Small small things like attention to detail, cleanliness in your text, correct grammar, no spelling mistakes are few things which are minor but do make an impression in front of the scholarship board and carry a lot of weightage. So it is always good to pay attention to these small details.
Your videos and essays are the most important part; they can either steal the show or ruin the show. So you cannot afford to do any blunder or mistake in this part. You have to ensure that you have given your best to video and essay to make it perfect.
Application Deadline
Varies
Award Amount
$500 - $5,000
Awards Available
Varies
Website
Contact Number
(303) 862-3001
About the Scholarship
This Colorado Student Grant (CSG) award is given to the qualified students with documented financial need, which is funded by the State of Colorado. The CSG aims at providing financial resources to the Colorado residents who would be unable to pursue their post-secondary education without any aid. Here, financial need is determined by using the student\'s EFC ...Application Deadline
July 20, 2020
Award Amount
$7,093
Awards Available
Varies
About the Scholarship
Miami Dade College American Dream Scholarship The dream of every student to pursue higher education can become true with the aid of the American Dream Scholarship. The advantage of this scholarship is that it tries to encompass all the students who were not able to get full financial aid although being very bright and talented. The scholarship is ...Application Deadline
April 01, 2020
Award Amount
$2,000
Awards Available
Varies
About the Scholarship
Jose Marti Scholarship Challenge Grant Fund The Jose Marti Scholarship grant provides financial aid to students of Hispanic origin who attend public or private institutions in Florida. These grants are like awards to the eligible students going through financial crisis and do not have to be repaid. ...Application Deadline
June 06, 2020
Award Amount
Varies
Awards Available
Varies
About the Scholarship
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program Florida Bright Futures Scholarship is a scholarship program established in 1997 in the state of Florida. It is one of the best education funding options that the students can avail. It is a merit-based and the applicants need to meet certain eligibility requirements. This lottery-funded scholars...Application Deadline
June 30, 2020
Award Amount
$3,566
Awards Available
Varies
Application Deadline
December 16, 2020
Award Amount
$1,000
Awards Available
2
About the Scholarship
Music has always known to have a divine touch and it requires time and hard work blended with amazing talent to master this art. The Arkansas Chamber Singers Vocal/ Choral Music Scholarship acknowledges this talent and aims to nurture it by encouraging the students to build careers in the music field. The Scholar...Application Deadline
February 14, 2020
Award Amount
$2,500
Awards Available
4
Website
Email Address
janeen@omhof.org
About the Scholarship
The graduating high school senior students who are intending to pursue education and further, a career in the field of music are awarded financial assistance programs by the Oregon Music Hall of Fame. The Oregon Music Hall of Fame Scholarship is available to students in order to nurt...Application Deadline
February 01, 2020
Award Amount
$20,000
Awards Available
Varies
Website
Email Address
info@bmifoundation.org
About the Scholarship
BMI Student Composer Awards is sponsored by BMI Foundation, Inc. The foundation was started in 1985 as a charity organization that helps support the establishment, performance, and music-related study through awards, scholarships, grants, and commission. The BMI Student Composers Awards is an open competition for every young composer engaged in the study of classical mus...Application Deadline
February 01, 2020
Award Amount
$3,000 - $10,000
Awards Available
3
About the Scholarship
The BMI Foundation provides financial assistance to students who are songwriters and composers in the contemporary musical genres in the form of the John Lennon Scholarships in order to support and encourage new talents in the industry. The recipients of the scholarship are enrolled in a university or c...Application Deadline
March 08, 2020
Award Amount
$5,000
Awards Available
Varies
About the Scholarship
AG Bell College Scholarship Awards is licensed by the Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. The establishment is was begun to guarantee that individuals who are hard of hearing and in need of a hearing aide can hear and speak to provide support, data, assets and more to help direct them on their journey. AG Bell College Scholarship Awards are accommodated to ...