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Music College Grants

Are you a music major who has tapped out all the resources you can find to pay for your college education based on merit and financial need? Perhaps you haven't yet tried to apply for scholarships based on field of study. There are a lot of options out there for students interested in music and the music industry. Here are some excellent opportunities to look at before you give up your search and state shelling out cash from your bank account:

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Scholarship — Available to high school seniors in Cleveland or New York City, public schools with interest in pursuing music or the business of music studies. Based on an essay, scholarships totaling $50,000 are awarded to students.

Stamford Symphony Orchestra Instrumental Scholarship — For Connecticut residents seniors who will be pursuing a music performance major in college. First place totals $20,000 ($5000 annually), second place $4000 ($1000 annually), and third place $500 total.

Strings Magazine Scholarship Award — These gift monies, available in awards of up to $3000, are available to students enrolled in undergraduate programs majoring in Music Education or Music Performance of Bowed Instruments and are awarded based on financial need, merit, and community service.

National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts (NFAA) Recognition and Talent Search — For students in dance, film, video, photography, theater, etc, as well as several areas of music. Awards for individuals in any category, including classical, pop, and jazz music, are up to $10,000.

List of Music College Grants

Paying for school is not easy, but we are here to help. OEDb's student finance section will help you find the money you need to pay your tuition and other college expenses. We cover scholarships, college grants, and student loans. Scholarships and grants are both forms of "free money", meaning they don't need to be paid back. Scholarships are typically awarded by businesses or individuals, with the money being earmarked specifically for tuition. They can be awarded based on a student's location or by religious affiliation, such as Catholicism or Islam. Grants are typically awarded by governments or non-profit organizations and the money often can be applied to several different expenses a student may incur, not solely tuition. They can be awarded based on location or ethnicity, for instance African American or Hispanic. Loans are not considered "free money", because unlike scholarships and grants, they do need to be paid back after graduation. Common federal loans include Perkins and Stafford. Loans are also available by location.