Exclusive Music Scholarships with Upcoming Deadlines in 2025
August 25, 2025


Apply below right now to the best Music Scholarships. Exclusive Scholarships found only on Bold.org!














Bassed in PLUR Scholarship
Funded byEarth LyonsAmount
$1,000Deadline
Dec 14, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support students who find inspiration in EDM and festival culture and who are passionate about furthering their education.- Education Level: High school senior, trade school student, incoming college student, or current undergraduate or graduate student
- Age: 18 or older
- Interests: Music
1Sabrina Carpenter Superfan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$500Deadline
Only 3 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support fans of Sabrina Carpenter who have been impacted by her career.All students are eligible2GUTS- Olivia Rodrigo Fan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$500Deadline
Only 5 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship is perfect for students who have been impacted by Olivia Rodrigo's "Guts" album!All students are eligible3Wicked Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$500Deadline
Only 5 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support fans of Wicked who are excited about the new movie adaptation of the story!All students are eligible4K-POP Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$500Deadline
Only 5 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support students who have been impacted by the incredible artists and music of K-Pop!All students are eligible5Kendrick Lamar Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$500Deadline
Only 5 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support fans of Kendrick Lamar and his iconic music!All students are eligible6Lady Gaga Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$500Deadline
Only 5 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support fans of Lady Gaga who have been impacted by her music, empowerment, and advocacy!All students are eligible7Taylor Swift Fan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$500Deadline
Only 5 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support fans who find comfort in Taylor Swift’s music and have been impacted by her work.All students are eligible8Tate McRae Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$500Deadline
Only 5 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support fans of Tate McRae who enjoy her music, dancing, and performances!All students are eligible9Miley Cyrus Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$500Deadline
Only 5 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to uplift fans of Miley Cyrus who have been impacted by her music or her career.All students are eligible10SZA Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$500Deadline
Only 5 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support fans of SZA’s incredible music and lyrics so they can pursue their dreams!All students are eligible11Post Malone Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$500Deadline
Only 5 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support fans of Post Malone who have been impacted by his music and career as they pursue higher education.All students are eligible12Gracie Abrams Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$500Deadline
Only 5 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support fans of Gracie Abrams who love the way her music makes them feel!All students are eligible13Weeknd Fan No-Essay Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$500Deadline
Only 5 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support fans of The Weeknd and his boundary-pushing music!All students are eligible14Diversity in Music Education Scholarship
Funded bySymphonic DistributionAmount
$2,000Deadline
Only 5 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will support three aspiring musicians in their musical studies and budding career.- Interests: Music Creation/Curation/Production
- Background: BIPOC
15Wicked Fan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgAmount
$500Deadline
Only 5 days left!Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support fans of Wicked who are excited about the new movie adaptation of the story!All students are eligible16Everett J. Collins, Jr. Music Scholarship
Funded byCollins FamilyAmount
$2,000Deadline
Oct 05, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support students who share Everett’s love for music as they pursue higher education.- Field of Study: Music
- School: Historically Black College or University (HBCU)
- Education Level: Undergraduate
- GPA: 2.3 or higher
17TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) Ult Group Scholarship
Funded byA fellow MOAAmount
$27,650Deadline
Oct 13, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support students who are passionate about TOMORROW X TOGETHER and the music they’ve created.- Financial Status: Financial need
- Education Level: Undergraduate, graduate or trade school student
- Background: Fan of TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT)
18Joe Massaro Achievement Scholarship
Funded byEmily TsaiAmount
$500Deadline
Oct 14, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of Joe Massaro by uplifting students who participate in music programs.- Education Level: High school senior (2025)
- School Name: Arroyo High School
- State: California
- GPA: 3.0 GPA or higher
- Background: Financial Need
- Experience: Member of the band, color guard, or orchestra
19D. Cox Music Technology Scholarship
Funded byWilliam BellingerAmount
$500Deadline
Nov 05, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of D. Cox by supporting students who are passionate about music technology.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- Identity: Underrepresented minority
- Field of Study: Music technology (composer, audio engineer, producer, sound designer, etc.)
20Pamela Branchini Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDan Branchini, Bruce Ewing, Barbara Bell, and the Glitter Team at Community LutheranAmount
$2,000Deadline
Nov 16, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Pamela Branchini by supporting students who are pursuing degrees in the fine arts.- Field of Study: Fine arts
21Mclean Music Scholarship
Funded byJeanine McleanAmount
$5,000Deadline
Nov 29, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing higher education so they can overcome the financial hurdles of college.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Music industry
22Vision of Music Scholarship
Funded byMakenna WaymanAmount
$500Deadline
Dec 23, 2025Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to support young women who wish to pursue careers in the music industry, whether as artists, writers, or producers.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Field of Study: Music
23Diane Amendt Memorial Scholarship for the Arts
Funded bySwiftAmount
$1,000Deadline
Jan 06, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Diane Amendt by supporting students who are pursuing higher education in the arts.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Field of Study: Arts
24Lucas Jeffery STEAM Scholarship
Funded byLucas JefferyAmount
$500Deadline
Mar 17, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to support students who are multifaceted and committed to both STEM and the arts.- Education Level: High school senior
- School Name: Southside Charter High School
- State: Arkansas
- Commitments: STEM and STEAM
25Jared Ethan Trueba Memorial Scholarship
Funded byThe Trueba FamilyAmount
$500Deadline
Apr 01, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Jared Ethan Trueba by supporting students at Cibola High School in NM who embody Jared’s love for community involvement.- Education Level: High school student
- State: New Mexico
26Be A Vanessa Scholarship
Funded byTyra-Ochoa FamilyAmount
$500Deadline
Apr 15, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor Vanessa’s life by supporting students in Texas who are pursuing art, music, education, or healthcare.- Education Level: High school senior
- State: Texas
- Field of Interest: Art, music, education, or healthcare
- Background: Has a unique characteristic they’re known or recognized for
27Sammy Ochoa Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTyra-Ochoa FamilyAmount
$5,300Deadline
Apr 15, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will award a high school senior interested in a career in the medical field, music, or the trades.- Location: From Vernon, TX
- Education Level: High school senior
- Desired Career: Medical field, music, or the trades
28Jose Montanez Memorial Scholarship
Funded byThe Berndt FamilyAmount
$1,000Deadline
Apr 15, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship will support high school seniors in PA and NY who were in the foster care system as they go on to pursue undergraduate or trade school.- Future Educational Plans: Undergraduate or trade school after high school
- Preference To: Students from the foster care system and/or studying music, arts, etc.
- Education Level: High school senior
- State: PA or NY
29Jacob Kelly Memorial Scholarship for Arts and Music
Funded byKellyAmount
$1,000Deadline
Jul 27, 2026Education Level
AnyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Jacob Kelly by supporting students who share his devotion to music and art.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- State: New York or Colorado
- Field of Study: Music or art
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Frequently Asked Questions
Students can find music scholarships by searching the Bold.org scholarships page and browsing the "Music" category. Music students may also be eligible for arts scholarships and programs for performing arts or fine arts. Some schools offer music scholarships for their students, so always check your university's financial aid office for more information.
On Bold.org, you can browse scholarships by category and state. From there, closely read the application requirements for the music scholarships you are interested in for more specific instructions.
It's never too early to begin applying for music scholarships! As soon as you're at least fourteen years old and in high school, you'll start qualifying for scholarships. The sooner you begin applying, the more scholarships you will be able to apply for, boosting your chances of winning. It's also never too late to apply to scholarships! High school seniors can and should submit scholarship applications, even if it's their last month of high school.