Music Scholarships

Music scholarships are available to incoming music majors who have auditioned with the Department of Music. Scholarships are awarded based on talent, academic ability, and potential contribution as a music major in the Department of Music.

Music scholarships are renewable at the offered amount until anticipated graduation date upon admission (eight semesters for incoming freshmen). Students who do not meet their anticipated graduation date must petition to renew their award past this deadline.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Student must be a music major (music minors are ineligible).
  • Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
  • Participate in the program as directed. This can include participating in ensembles above and beyond those required by the catalog curriculum.
  • Maintain full-time enrollment (12 units or more). Students below 12 units may have their scholarships prorated per university policy.

On rare occasions, the amount originally offered may be reduced or eliminated due to federal, state, and/or institutional policies. See the Stacking Financial Aid policy for more information on possible restrictions.

How to Apply

Learn more about Department of Music scholarships and auditions.