Music Scholarships for 2026–27
Scholarships for students studying music or planning to. We matched them using the fields of study each provider lists, so check the exact majors on each page before you apply.
17 scholarships open now$97,000 in top listed awardsbusiest month: January 2027 (6)
Open scholarships
Sorted by deadline, soonest first- Nick & Helena Patti Foundation Scholarship$6,500
- TRI-M Music Honor Society Scholarships$1K–$5K
- Regional Arts Partners Grants$4,500
- Bottomley, Peter R. Scholarship Fund East Noble High School senior pursuing instrumental music education or performance.$1K
- Des Moines Women's Club ScholarshipVaries
- Des Moines Women's Club Literature Scholarship$2K
- Kent and Carolyn Hojem Music Scholarship$4K
- Kipling and District Music Festival Intermediate Chopin ScholarshipVaries
- Lee A. Lyman Memorial Music Scholarship$1K
- Gucci Changemakers Scholarship$25K
- Grand Traverse Musicale ScholarshipVaries
- Sheridan E. Brown Scholarship$1K–$4K
- Carol and Jonathan Price Memorial Fine Arts Scholarship$1K
- Flint Community Players Arts ScholarshipVaries
- American Australian Association Arts Scholarships and Grants$40K
- Art Porter Memorial Scholarship Program$3K
- Music Club of Greenville ScholarshipVaries
Common questions
How many music scholarships are open right now?
There are 17 open scholarships on this list as of October 19, 2026. 1 close in the next 60 days.
What is the largest music scholarship?
American Australian Association Arts Scholarships and Grants is the largest, at $40,000. 12 of the 17 list an award amount; the rest vary or are set by the provider each year.
Do music scholarships require an essay?
10 of 17 ask for an essay or personal statement in the requirements we have. 7 list no essay. The next deadline is Nick & Helena Patti Foundation Scholarship on November 1, 2026.
Last checked October 19, 2026. Scholarships are removed once their deadline passes.