Music Scholarships

92nd Annual Schubert Club Scholarship Competition The Schubert Club Student Scholarship Competition, held each spring, awards approximately $50,000 annually to young musicians. (An additional $10,000 is given away in other scholarship and grant programs.) Two cash prizes in each age and instrument category are awarded – $2000 and $1500 – to be used for further musical education. The Competition is named in memory of Bruce P. Carlson, executive director of The Schubert Club from 1968 to 2006. Participants can download and mail, or electronically submit an application. Please read all the information carefully. Applications must be received complete with all required information and one $45 (per contestant) application fee. Payments and applications can be mailed to The Schubert Club offices or online with payment through PayPal. Eligibility Requirement: Applicants must be a resident or enrolled in a learning institution within the 5-state region (MN, WI, SD, ND or IA). Please check website for dates of competition.

The Randy Pausch Scholarship was established by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences in 2008 to honor the memory of Computer Science Professor and Co-Founder of the Entertainment Technology Center at Carnegie Mellon University, Dr. Randy Pausch. This scholarship has been established to support students who are pursuing careers specializing in the development of interactive entertainment. Possible career paths for Randy Pausch applicants include (but are not limited to) art, animation, programming, engineering, game direction, game design, sound design, and music composition.

For students pursuing degrees in music or music education. Northwest Residency: Applicants must be a resident of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington but may study elsewhere. Applicants are considered a resident of one of these states if they: currently live within that state and have done so for at least three months prior to the application deadline; or have lived within that state for at least one year at any time within the five years prior to the application deadline; or have lived within that state for more than one year at any time and have been continuously enrolled in an accredited academic institution for the five years prior to the application deadline. LGBTQ Community Involvement: Preference is given to students who are self-identified LGBTQ, members of LGBTQ families, or straight allies who have been strongly supportive of the LGBTQ community. All scholarships emphasize demonstrated commitment to equality and civil rights for all people.

Spouses, dependent children, and grandchildren of blinded veterans are eligible for the annual Thomas H. Miller Awards to assist them with their higher education tuition. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit through an application process that is evaluated by a committee. Miller scholarships are for one year only but recipients can re-apply and receive the award up to four times. The blinded veteran family member is not required to be a BVA member for the spouse or child to receive a scholarship. Emphasis on music and fine arts for the Miller award.

Catherine W. Pierce scholarship was established to support students who are majoring in disciplines within the Arts and/or History. Mrs. Pierce had a great interest in helping deserving students pursue the fields of Art or History. The award amount is up to $5,000. To be eligible for this scholarship students must: - Be enrolled full-time at a U.S. accredited 4 year institution - Have at least a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale - Be pursuing a degree in an Art or History discipline (see eligible majors) To complete this application you will need: - To write an essay - To provide an unofficial transcript ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM GPA: 2.5 ETHNICITIES: African American/Black, American Indian - Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, Hispanic American, Caucasian RESIDENCY STATUS: U.S. Citizen, U.S. national or permanent resident COLLEGES / UNIVERSITIES 4-Year Colleges ACADEMIC CLASSIFICATION College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, Master's Student MAJORS African American Studies, American Studies, Anthropology, Art, Business, Creative Design, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Culinary, Design, Economics, English, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Graphic Arts, History, Hospitality Management, Humanities, Illustration, Industrial Design, International Studies, Journalism, Labor Studies, Mass Media Arts, Music, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Photography/Video, Political Science, Pre-Law, Public Administration, Public Administration, Public Health, Public Policy, Public Relations, Religion, Social Sciences, Social Work, Spanish, Theater Arts/Drama, Theology, TV Production, Urban Planning/Studies, Visual Arts, Vocal Performance, Women's Studies

A college junior majoring in Music Education at a college or university which has a Music Education Department offering a degree in same. Entry Fee: None Award Amount: $1,150 (Funded by the Gretchen E. Van Roy Endowment)

A college Sophomore majoring in Music Education at a college or university which has a Music Education Department offering a degree in same. Entry Fee: $5 Award Amount: $500 (Funded by the Myrtle Mehan and Hazel Morgan Legacies)

Award Amount: $275 for further study (paid to approved school of recipient’s choice) Eligibility: College juniors, seniors or graduate students already enrolled in accredited schools approved by the American Music Therapy Association. Requirements: US citizenship; membership in National Federation of Music Clubs; need for financial assistance to pursue this specialized education; personal observation of use of music as therapy in treatment or rehabilitation of patients in hospital or institution employing a music therapist. The scholarship must be used at an educational institution offering the music therapy degree or for a music therapy internship at an education or health facility. Qualifications to be considered:  Well-rounded musical talent, skills, and training, on the applicant’s principal instrument as well as the piano, guitar, and coerce.  Emotional stability, self-reliance, patience, tact, leadership, intelligence, good health, interest in using music to help/aid others, dedication to music therapy as a career.  Demonstration with the music therapy curriculum, and the internship, of growth in the effective application of music and music therapy techniques with client populations.

Eligibility: College sophomores, juniors, seniors or graduate students already enrolled in accredited schools approved by the American Music Therapy Association. Requirements: US citizenship; membership in National Federation of Music Clubs; need for financial assistance to pursue this specialized education; personal observation of use of music as therapy in treatment or rehabilitation of patients in hospital or institution employing a music therapist. The scholarship must be used at an educational institution offering the music therapy degree or for a music therapy internship at an education or health facility. Qualifications to be considered:  Well-rounded musical talent, skills, and training, on the applicant’s principal instrument as well as the piano, guitar, and coerce.  Emotional stability, self-reliance, patience, tact, leadership, intelligence, good health, interest in using music to help/aid others, dedication to music therapy as a career.  Demonstration with the music therapy curriculum, and the internship, of growth in the effective application of music and music therapy techniques with client populations.

Eligibility: College sophomores, juniors, seniors or graduate students already enrolled in accredited schools approved by the American Music Therapy Association. Requirements: US citizenship; membership in National Federation of Music Clubs; need for financial assistance to pursue this specialized education; personal observation of use of music as therapy in treatment or rehabilitation of patients in hospital or institution employing a music therapist. The scholarship must be used at an educational institution offering the music therapy degree or for a music therapy internship at an education or health facility. Qualifications to be considered:  Well-rounded musical talent, skills, and training, on the applicant’s principal instrument as well as the piano, guitar, and coerce.  Emotional stability, self-reliance, patience, tact, leadership, intelligence, good health, interest in using music to help/aid others, dedication to music therapy as a career.  Demonstration with the music therapy curriculum, and the internship, of growth in the effective application of music and music therapy techniques with client populations.

Must be a Sophomore attending Miami University. Entry Fee: None $850 for further study at Miami University, Columbus, Ohio (Funded by Neuman Legacy)

Music Students Eligibility: Open to any member of an organized choral music program. Criteria: Active, current membership in a recognized choral program; preference will be given to new applicants, demonstrating the ability to transfer experience and knowledge gained to other members of their choral group. Award: To provide for individual vocal training