Scholarships for Music lovers & Music Majors
If you have a passion for music then you’re in luck! Here are scholarships for students that either love music, enjoy music as a hobby, or want to pursue it professionally. There are even scholarships funded by musicians themselves! This list has music scholarships that range from any/all grade levels to scroll through and see which one you qualify for.
01. Name:.Becoming a Singer-Songwriter Idol Scholarship
For: Minority wishing to pursue their passion for singing or music
Your mission: Apply through Bold.org
Amount: $1,000; 2 winners, $500 each
Due: Sep 20, 2021
Open to: Undergraduate, High School
02.Name: Marcus Yates Giving A Care Scholarship
For: Anyone with a sincere passion for music
Your mission: Create 1-2 minute video telling us about your journey with music and what it's meant to your life so far.
Amount: $500
Due: Oct 1, 2021
Open to: Any education level
03.Name: Diversity in Music Education Scholarship
For: all minority students who are interested in, already enrolled in, or are recent graduates with a degree in the arts.
Your mission: apply, applicants must submit a short video about why music and the arts are important to culture and how they can be used to promote cross-cultural inclusion.
Amount: $6,000; 3 winners, $2,000 each
Due: Sep 30, 2021
Open to: Any education level
04. Name: Shreddership: A Music Scholarship
For: open to anyone who loves to play music
Your Mission: share a link to a recording of yourself playing music!
Amount: $500 towards music education OR related musical gear and supplies
Due: Oct 30, 2021
Open to: Any education level
05. Name: Imagine Dragons Origins Scholarship
For: refugee, immigrant, or first-generation American students
Your mission: Write an essay about how your identity has shaped your life (full prompt on page)
Amount: $10,000; 4 winners, $2,500 each
Due:Sep 15, 2021
Open to: Any education level
06.Name: Finesse Your Education’s “The College Burnout Scholarship”
For: Minority, First-gen college students
Your mission: Create & name a playlist that captures your college experience
Amount: $1,200
Due: March 22, 2022
Open to: undergrad
Comment and let me know what other types of scholarships you’d like to see!