Sponsor: Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Association
Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 2240
St. Petersburg, FL 33731
Eligibility: Applicants must have participated in a jazz band during their senior year. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required. Students must submit a recorded audition and an essay about the importance of jazz in their life. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.aldowningjazz.com/
Sponsor: Baltimore Community Foundation
2 East Read Street
9th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21202
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating from a public high school in Baltimore City or County. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.bcf.org
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Muskegon County
425 W. Western Avenue
Suite 200
Muskegon, MI 49440
Eligibility: Applicants must be Muskegon County students pursuing a degree or certification in a music field, and provide annual support to Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp for student guitarists.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://muskegonfoundation.org/give/our-funds/?fwp_fund_type=scholarship
Sponsor: Alpha Delta Pi Foundation
1386 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE
Atlanta, GA 30306
Eligibility: Applicants must be Alpha Delta Pi members pursuing a degree in music performance for their junior or senior year or graduate degree. Selections are limited to students with a minimum 3.2 GPA.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.alphadeltapi.org/foundation/scholarships/
Sponsor: Associated Male Choruses of America
Weldon Wilson, Scholarship Chair
5143 S. 40th Street
St. Cloud, MN 56301
Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time students obtaining their bachelor's degree in a music-related field (with preference given to voice or choral concentrations) and be sponsored by a chorus of the Associated Male Choruses of America. Applicants must submit references and a personal letter.
Amount: $1,000-$1,200
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online or by contacting your local AMCA chorus.
Website: http://www.amcofa-sing.org/scholarships.html
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Southwest Washington
610 Esther Street
Suite 201
Vancouver, WA 98660
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors from Clark County who plan to pursue a degree in music education or music performance.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: April 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfsww.org/how-we-grant/scholarships/high-school-seniors/
Sponsor: Rochester Area Community Foundation
500 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors of Armenian heritage planning to pursue a career in medicine, science, or music.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.racf.org/scholarships/search-for-scholarships/
Sponsor: Ventura County Community Foundation
4001 Mission Oaks Boulevard
Suite A
Camarillo, CA 93012
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited four-year college or university and live in San Buenaventura or Ojai, California. To qualify, students must be pursuing a degree in music education or music performance. Financial need is not required, but will be considered during the selection process. Letters of recommendation required for application process must directly relate to applicant musical qualifications.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: January 20
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://vccf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Steuben County Community Foundation
1701 North Wayne Street
Angola, IN 46703
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating or alumni students of any Steuben County high schools, nontraditional and homeschool students included, who are pursuing a degree in music-vocal or instrumental. Student must have a minimum GPA of 2.0.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://steubenfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Monterey County
2354 Garden Road
Monterey, CA 93940
Eligibility: Applicants must be students furthering their education in music at the college level, must be graduating seniors from Monterey High School, must be members of the HS Band, Jazz Band or Orchestra for at least two years including the Senior year, must be exceptionally talented on woodwind, brass, string or percussion instrument, must be recommended by the MHS School Band Director and have achieved at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA to receive the scholarship.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfmco.org/about-us/fund-list/#scholarship-award-funds
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan
30 Scott's Corners Drive
Suite 203
Montgomery, NY 12549
Eligibility: Applicants must be students pursuing music education, graduating from either Chester High School or Warwick High School, or to 501(c)(3) nonprofit music-related organizations.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfosny.org/our-funds/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley
25 Van Wagner Road
Suite 2
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Lakeland High School who plans to major in communications, music education or music performance at any accredited college, or university in the U.S.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://communityfoundationshv.org
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Pulaski County
127 E. Pearl Street
Winamac, IN 46996
Eligibility: Applicants must be Pulaski County residents graduating students who have high academic achievements and demonstrated leadership activities. Students must be graduates of any public high school and must be willing to pursue a degree in music.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 3
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfopc.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa
3117 Greenhill Circle
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Eligibility: Applicants must be students graduating from Waterloo West High School who played a stringed instrument in the orchestra while there. Priority will be given to individuals who plan to major in music or continue with applied music lessons at their college or university.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 8
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfneia.org/scholarships/opportunities
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Mendocino County
204 South Oak Street
Ukiah, CA 95482
Eligibility: Applicants must be a Mendocino High School Senior who plans to study music in college. Students must display a commitment to music and proven talent. Selection based on letters of recommendation and academic achievement. A GPA of 3.0 is preferred.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.communityfound.org/grants-scholarships/
Sponsor: Johnson County Community Foundation
P.O. Box 217
398 South Main Street
Franklin, IN 46131
Eligibility: Applicants must have a minimum 2.75 GPA and plan to enroll into an accredited tow or four-year college or university on a full-time basis. Music and theater studies must encompass performance or education.
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: February 22
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.jccf.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Decatur County Community Foundation
101 East Main Street
Suite 1
Greensburg, IN 47240
Eligibility: Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
Amount: $300
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.dccfound.org
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
3833 Cleghorn Avenue
Suite 400
Nashville, TN 37215-2519
Eligibility: Applicants must be current students at an accredited college or university, take at least six credit hours and be enrolled in a bachelor's of fine art, bachelor's of studio art, master's of fine art or bachelor's or master's in music program. Art students must major in painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, photography or printmaking. Preference for music scholarships is given to those studying acoustic mandolin or acoustic guitar. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online. An application form, transcript, essay, Student Aid Report and two appraisal forms are required.
Website: https://www.cfmt.org/grants-scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of North Central Washington
9 South Wenatchee Avenue
Wenatchee, WA 98801
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from a high school in Chelan, Douglas or Okanogan county who demonstrates financial need and plans to major in journalism or a music related field. Selection is based on academic achievement and the strength of the overall application.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfncw.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Washington County MD
37 S. Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Eligibility: Applicants must be students who reside in Washington County and demonstrate financial aid. Students must be from any minority with preference given to African-American students. Applicants must be from any Washington County Public or private High School, or a student currently enrolled in a two- or four-year college whose intended career path is to pursue further education at a trade school, college, university, or other special-focused institution for Culinary Art, or for Specialized Instruction in Piano.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfwcmd.org/scholarships/our-scholarships/
Sponsor: Benton Community Foundation Oregon
660 NW Harrison Boulevard
Corvallis, OR 97330
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or graduates of Linn, Benton or Lincoln County high schools who are currently studying music at an institution of higher learning.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.bcfgives.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Henry County Community Foundation
700 South Memorial Drive
P.O. Box 6006
New Castle, IN 47362
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors with financial need from any high school in Henry County, Indiana. Students must have at least a 2.75 GPA. Applicants must intend to pursue a major in music.
Amount: $100-$499
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.henrycountycf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Giving
101 7th Avenue South, #100
St. Cloud, MN 56304
Eligibility: Applicants must be current High School seniors from Willmar, MN who have high academic achievements. Students must be planning to attend a two- or four-year US-based college/university (full time enrollment) and must be willing to major in music education, music performance and music therapy.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.communitygiving.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: John Philip Sousa Foundation
196 East 650 North
West Lafayette, IN 47906
Eligibility: Applicants must plan on attending a college or university in the United States and pursue a degree in instrumental music education. Students must complete the application in full including essay statement, three letters of recommendation and current transcript.
Amount: $1,000-$2,000
Deadline: November 4
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.sousafoundation.net
Sponsor: Edward Hosharian Foundation
P.O. Box 2577
Montebello, CA 90640
Eligibility: Applicants must be of Armenian descent with financial need. Students must be entering sophomore status or above and enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year U.S. college or university majoring in music performance or composition. Music performance majors must provide a YouTube link of a performance or self-made video. Composition majors must upload two scores of compositions.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: May 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://edwardhosharian.org/
Sponsor: Coastal Community Foundation
162 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road
Suite F-50
Encinitas, CA 92023
Eligibility: Preference will be given to students who need financial support to attend college and who excel in fine arts, dance or music.
Amount: $500-$2,500
Deadline: April 3
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://coastalfoundation.org/
Sponsor: Wayne County Community Foundation
517 North Market Street
Wooster, OH 44691
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating from Rittman High School in Ohio. Students must have taken at least two years of music at Rittman High School. Applicants must be accepted to an accredited college or university where they will pursue a degree in music.
Amount: Up to $4,000
Deadline: February 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Pulaski County
127 E. Pearl Street
Winamac, IN 46996
Eligibility: Applicants must be Winamac Community or West Central High School seniors entering the field of music, vocational or liberal arts. Students must have high academic achievements to qualify for this scholarship and this scholarship is renewable yearly.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 3
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfopc.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Saginaw Community Foundation
1 Tuscola
Suite 100B
Saginaw, MI 48607
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who are residents of Saginaw County. Students must be pursuing undergraduate degrees in music, music education, music theory, or music performance with a minimum 2.8 GPA. Applicants must submit letters of recommendation, a recent school transcript, a completed FAFSA, an essay and a special attachment or membership verification information.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.saginawfoundation.org/site/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of North Central Washington
9 South Wenatchee Avenue
Wenatchee, WA 98801
Eligibility: The applicant must be studying instrumental or vocal music.
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfncw.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Monterey County
2354 Garden Road
Monterey, CA 93940
Eligibility: Applicants must have documented financial need, must plan on furthering his/her education in music this fall at the college level, with the intent to pursue a degree in the field of music, must have been a member of a high school or community band, orchestra or chorale, must show exceptional talent in a musical instrument, singing or music composition, must have a recommendation from a high school band director or similar individual (e.g. director of a community youth orchestra), must have achieved at least a 2.8 GPA over all four years of High School, demonstrate good character and write a 200-word essay describing the reason for pursuing a degree in music and what it would mean to be awarded. Open to students from all Monterey County high schools.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: March 22
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfmco.org/about-us/fund-list/#scholarship-award-funds
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Noble County
P.O. Box 127
1208 E. Lakeside Drive
Kendallville, IN 46755
Eligibility: Applicants must be Central Noble High School senior who will pursue two- or four- years of undergraduate study on a full-time basis and who anticipates either a major or minor in music or will be involved in a music program in their freshman year of college.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: January 18
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfnoble.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Saginaw Community Foundation
1 Tuscola
Suite 100B
Saginaw, MI 48607
Eligibility: Applicants must be seniors from Arthur Hill or Frankenmuth high schools and Saginaw County resident with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students must demonstrate involvement in school choral program and major in choral music or piano performance. Applicants must submit letters of recommendation, a recent school transcript, a completed FAFSA, an essay and a special attachment or membership verification information.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.saginawfoundation.org/site/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region
Millrace North
725 Jackson Street
Suite 114
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from King George High School and have successfully completed at least two years of music courses or other accredited programs. Students must have participated in both curricular and extracurricular music activities and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants must indicate a desire to pursue a major or minor course of study in music at the undergraduate level.
Amount: $500
Deadline: March 5
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfrrr.org/apply/scholarships/
Sponsor: The Troy Foundation
216 West Franklin Street
Troy, OH 45373
Eligibility: Applicants must plan to enroll in a four-year degree program.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 24
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://thetroyfoundation.org/
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Muskegon County
425 W. Western Avenue
Suite 200
Muskegon, MI 49440
Eligibility: Applicants must be N. Muskegon, Reeths Puffer or Mona Shores seniors specializing in string instruments pursuing a degree in music performance, education, therapy or arts administration. Or Students must be pursuing a study of the pipe organ or in the field of language arts.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://muskegonfoundation.org/give/our-funds/?fwp_fund_type=scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Mendocino County
204 South Oak Street
Ukiah, CA 95482
Eligibility: Applicants must be studying performing arts, lighting, sound or set design. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, community involvement and a potential for academic success.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: March 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.communityfound.org/grants-scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Pulaski County
127 E. Pearl Street
Winamac, IN 46996
Eligibility: Applicants must be Winamac Community or West Central High School graduating seniors seeking a degree in the music or automotive field. Students must have high academic achievements and must demonstrate leadership abilities.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 3
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfopc.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Stateline Community Foundation
690 3rd Street
Suite 110
Beloit, WI 53511
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors of local high schools, including home school students who plan to major in music education, music performance or music therapy.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 22
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://statelinecf.org/scholarships-info/
Sponsor: Your Community Foundation of North Central West Virginia, Inc.
P.O. Box 409
Morgantown, WV 26507
Eligibility: Applicants are based on excellence, commitment and leadership through involvement in school and community organizations with special consideration given for musical abilities. Students must submit a FAFSA form.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 7
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.ycfwv.org/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Frederick County
312 East Church Street
Frederick, MD 21701
Eligibility: Applicants must provide their transcript with the application. Students who submit their transcripts will be considered for all scholarships offered by the foundation. Applicants must be students pursuing music education with a focus on instrumental performance.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.frederickcountygives.org/apply/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc.
301 S. Main Street
Horseheads, NY 14845
Eligibility: Applicants must be Horseheads High School students who seek an education in fine arts with preference to those majoring in music education, music performance, or music theatre and have good academic standing, strong work ethic, and passion for music. Students must be involved in extra-curricular activities including community service, athletics, volunteerism, church service, and other leadership endeavors.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 18
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://communityfund.org/what-we-do/scholarships-for-students/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Noble County
P.O. Box 127
1208 E. Lakeside Drive
Kendallville, IN 46755
Eligibility: Applicants must be seniors (or entering their senior year in the fall) in college or post-graduate students pursuing a career in classical music performance or conducting, and with a college GPA of 3.00 or above.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: May 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfnoble.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Saginaw Community Foundation
1 Tuscola
Suite 100B
Saginaw, MI 48607
Eligibility: Applicants must be Saginaw County residents who are high school seniors or college students pursuing an undergraduate, or graduate degree or Career and Technical Education (CTE) training. Students must have at least one year of practical experience or training in instrumental music with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Applicants must submit letters of recommendation, a recent school transcript, a completed FAFSA, an essay and a special attachment or membership verification information.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.saginawfoundation.org/site/scholarships/
Sponsor: Benton Community Foundation Oregon
660 NW Harrison Boulevard
Corvallis, OR 97330
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or graduates of Linn, Benton or Lincoln County high schools who are currently studying music at an institution of higher learning.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.bcfgives.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Northern Virginia
2940 Hunter Mill Road
Suite 201
Oakton, VA 22124
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors from Washington, D.C.; Virginia; or North Carolina with a minimum 3.0 GPA who have been accepted into an HBCU to study musical performance, jazz studies or choral conducting.
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfnova.org/grants-and-scholarships/scholarships
Sponsor: Lessons In Your Home
Eligibility: Applicants must be prospective or enrolled college students at a U.S. college or university and 18 years of age or older. Students must be enrolled full-time majoring or minoring in any school music program. An essay submission is required on a provided topic.
Amount: $500
Deadline: March 25
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://lessonsinyourhome.net/scholarship/
Sponsor: Marion Community Foundation
504 South State Street
Marion, OH 43302
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or graduates of Harding High School who are in good academic standing and plan to major in music or medicine. Students must not be related to Louise Kling, or current or former Trustee of the Testamentary Trust of Louise Kling.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://marioncommunityfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Adams County Community Foundation
25 South 4th Street
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors at Gettysburg Area High School pursuing an advanced study of music or music education.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.adamscountycf.org/grants-scholarships/scholarships/
Sponsor: Johnson County Community Foundation
P.O. Box 217
398 South Main Street
Franklin, IN 46131
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from a public high school in Johnson County who plan to enroll full-time at an accredited institution or university in Indiana and major in music or music education. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Selection is based on financial need and the strength of the overall application.
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: February 22
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.jccf.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Saginaw Community Foundation
1 Tuscola
Suite 100B
Saginaw, MI 48607
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors in voice/keyboard from Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy (SASA) or choir members at Arthur Hill High School or Saginaw High School with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students must be pursuing undergraduate degrees in choral or keyboard music education or performance. Applicants must submit letters of recommendation, a recent school transcript, a completed FAFSA, an essay and a special attachment or membership verification information.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.saginawfoundation.org/site/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Washington County MD
37 S. Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Eligibility: Applicants must be students graduating from North Hagerstown High School that participated in music or drama programs offered at the school.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfwcmd.org/scholarships/our-scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, Inc.
4455 West Lawrence Street
Appleton, WI 54914
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school students who reside in Door County or the Fox Cities. Students must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in music education or performance with preference given to students from Gibraltar High School and Door County Schools.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cffoxvalley.org/
Sponsor: Community Foundation for Muskegon County
425 W. Western Avenue
Suite 200
Muskegon, MI 49440
Eligibility: Applicants must be pursuing music education and be Muskegon County residents.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://muskegonfoundation.org/give/our-funds/?fwp_fund_type=scholarship
Sponsor: American Legion, Department of Kansas
1314 SW Topeka Boulevard
Topeka, KS 66612
Eligibility: Applicants must be Kansas residents who are currently high school seniors. They must have a proven talent and background in music and be planning to major or minor in music at an approved Kansas post-secondary institution. Applicants must also be average or better students. Three letters of recommendation with only one from a music teacher, a 1040 income statement, a high school transcript and a statement describing why they are applying for the scholarship are required. The scholarship will be awarded in two installments; recipients must maintain a C average to receive the second installment.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://kansaslegion.org/
Sponsor: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, Inc.
4455 West Lawrence Street
Appleton, WI 54914
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors of an Appleton public high school, Fox Valley Lutheran High School, Valley Christian High School or Xavier High School. Students must have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA and intend to pursue a bachelor s degree in a music major from an accredited college or university in the United States.
Amount: $1,250
Deadline: February
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cffoxvalley.org/
Sponsor: National Federation of Music Clubs (FL)
National Federation of Music Clubs
1646 W Smith Valley Road
Greenwood, IN 46142
Eligibility: Applicants must be college juniors majoring in music education and must be affiliated with the National Federation of Music Clubs.
Amount: $500-$1,500
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.nfmc-music.org/competitions-awards/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of North Central Washington
9 South Wenatchee Avenue
Wenatchee, WA 98801
Eligibility: Applicants must enroll in an accredited school within in the United States.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfncw.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Huntingburg Foundation, Inc.
Old Town Hall
309 North Geiger Street
P.O. Box 255
Huntingburg, IN 47542
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors of Southridge High School who are interested in studying music or vocals. Selection is based on the strength of the overall application.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: October 2
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://dccommunityfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of St. Clair County
500 Water Street
Port Huron, MI 48060
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors who are planning on attending an accredited School of Music in the fall, or college freshmen currently attending and accepted into a School of Music. Students must choose between sending a DVD of their performance by March 31 or attending a live audition and performing their music memorized. Recorded auditions must include: a photocopy (judges will destroy the copies upon use) of the music performed, with measures numbered. The DVD must be labeled with the applicant's name and the titles of the pieces. The performance must include 2 or 3 pieces from different musical eras, in contrasting styles, less than 15 minutes total in duration. Live auditions must include 2 or 3 pieces from different musical eras, one of which is memorized, from different musical eras, in contrasting styles, less than 15 minutes total in duration. 3. The applicant must submit a questionnaire listing their music experiences in the past, their present involvement with music and their future plans for a music career.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.stclairfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Noble County
P.O. Box 127
1208 E. Lakeside Drive
Kendallville, IN 46755
Eligibility: Applicants must be East Noble High School seniors who have participated in East Noble High School Band. Students must be pursuing a 4-year degree in instrumental music education or performance with a minimum GPA of 3.00. Applicants must write and submit an essay.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: January 18
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfnoble.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln
205 South Fifth Street
Suite 530
Springfield, IL 62701
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Sangamon County high schools who are pursuing a degree in the field of vocal music, performing arts and educational majors with a concentration in vocal music.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfll.org/Grants-Scholarships/Scholarships
Sponsor: Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin
500 First Street
Suite 2600
Wausau, WI 54403
Eligibility: Applicants must be Merrill, DC Everest and Wausau West High School graduating seniors who plan to pursue an education in music at an accredited 4-year college or university.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Contact sponsor to confirm deadline
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfoncw.org/grants-scholarships/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Western PA and Eastern OH
7 West State Street
Suite 301
Sharon, PA 16146
Eligibility: Applicants must be deserving students in Western Pennsylvania or Eastern Ohio.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.comm-foundation.org/scholarships
Sponsor: Orange County Community Foundation
4041 MacArthur Boulevard
Suite 510
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors at Laguna Beach Unified School District or Santa Ana Unified School District or current undergraduates who graduated from Laguna Beach Unified School District or Santa Ana Unified School District and intend on enrolling full-time at an accredited educational institution. Students must have demonstrated aptitude in music or writing and unmet financial need. Applicants must submit an essay, current transcripts and two letters of recommendation.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: March
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.oc-cf.org/grants-scholarships-overview/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc.
301 S. Main Street
Horseheads, NY 14845
Eligibility: Applicants must be Thomas Edison High School or Horseheads High School students who are passionate about music and plan to continue studying music in college as a major or minor. music major/minor include music education, music performance, musical theatre, music business, music composition, music theory, music recording engineering, music therapy, music communications (radio or TV), musicology, arts administration, film scoring, and jazz studies. Selection preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need.
Amount: $500
Deadline: February 11
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://communityfund.org/what-we-do/scholarships-for-students/
Sponsor: Siouxland Community Foundation
505 Fifth Street
Suite 412
Sioux City, IA 51101
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from East High School in Sioux City, North High School in Sioux City or West High School in Sioux City, Iowa who have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Students must be majoring in vocal or instrumental music or music education and preference will be given to vocal music majors.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.siouxlandcommunityfoundation.org/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of North Central Washington
9 South Wenatchee Avenue
Wenatchee, WA 98801
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors of a high school in Chelan or Douglas County who will enroll full-time and pursue a degree in music. Selection is based on the strength of the overall application.
Amount: $20,000
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfncw.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region
6 Tower Place
Albany, NY 12203
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from a Greater Capital Region high school. Students must plan to continue their education and study music education or music performance. Preference will be given to students whose main instrument is from the woodwind family, piano students who accompany others or students who demonstrate financial need.
Amount: $800
Deadline: March 16
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.cfgcr.org
Sponsor: Saginaw Community Foundation
1 Tuscola
Suite 100B
Saginaw, MI 48607
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors graduating from a Saginaw County high school and majoring in music. Students must have a minimum 3.25 GPA and ACT score of 20 points. Applicants must submit letters of recommendation, a recent school transcript, a completed FAFSA, an essay and a special attachment or membership verification information.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.saginawfoundation.org/site/scholarships/
Sponsor: Longmont Community Foundation
600 Kimbark
Longmont, CO 80501
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors graduating from the St. Vrain Valley School District or students enrolled in a Colorado university or college who graduated from a St Vrain Valley high school. Students must plan to study or are studying voice, and/or piano, and/or organ and/or music education. Applicants must attend a four-year accredited Colorado university or Colorado college with a strong music program.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 28
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://longmontfoundation.org/grants-and-scholarships/scholarships-awards/
Sponsor: Albuquerque Community Foundation (ACF)
P.O. Box 25266
Albuquerque, NM 87125-0266
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school graduates from the Albuquerque metro area who have participated in the Albuquerque Youth Symphony Program and intend to pursue a degree in music. Students must attend a 4-year educational institution full-time.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 6
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://abqcf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Noble County
P.O. Box 127
1208 E. Lakeside Drive
Kendallville, IN 46755
Eligibility: Applicants must be East Noble High School seniors or previous ENHS graduates pursuing a four-year degree majoring in the performing arts in either vocal performance or musical theatre, or pursuing a four-year degree majoring in music education in the fall. Students must have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0 on a 4.00 scale.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: January 18
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfnoble.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Concord Carlisle Scholarship Fund
34 Walden Street
Unit 217
Concord, MA 01742
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors or high school graduates. Students must be current or past residents of Concord or Carlisle or have attended school in one of these towns. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and have participated in high school music programs.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 1 (College Applicants); May 1 (High School Seniors)
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.thescholarshipfundofcc.org/
Sponsor: Saginaw Community Foundation
1 Tuscola
Suite 100B
Saginaw, MI 48607
Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in music, music therapy, music performance, or music education at any Michigan college. Students must be residents of Saginaw County with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants must submit letters of recommendation, a recent school transcript, a completed FAFSA, an essay and a special attachment or membership verification information.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 10
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.saginawfoundation.org/site/scholarships/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
3833 Cleghorn Avenue
Suite 400
Nashville, TN 37215
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors from Franklin County High School. Students must have participated in instrumental band classes and plan to attend college full-time to pursue an undergraduate degree in music.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfmt.org/grants-scholarships/scholarships/search-scholarships/
Sponsor: Northern New York Community Foundation
131 Washington Street
Watertown, NY 13601
Eligibility: Applicants must be students pursuing graduate degrees in environmental studies or music. Student must have graduated from a high school in Jefferson, Lewis, or St. Lawrence County.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: June 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://nnycf.org/scholarships/applications/
Sponsor: Muskingum County Community Foundation
534 Putnam Avenue
Zanesville, OH 43701
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors attending a Muskingum County high school pursuing higher education opportunities at a 4-year institution in music performance or music education. Students must have at least a 2.5 GPA and be active in music during high school and must also show evidence of community service and currently be members of a performance group of some kind. Preference will be given to students from Zanesville and Philo High Schools.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.mccf.org
Sponsor: Decatur County Community Foundation
101 East Main Street
Suite 1
Greensburg, IN 47240
Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of Indiana.
Amount: $950
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.dccfound.org
