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[Page 3] Exclusive Music Scholarships with Upcoming Deadlines in 2025

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August 25, 2025

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  1. Lulu Scholarship for Music Vocation

    Funded by
    Guin Records LLC

    Amount

    $1,100

    Deadline

    Aug 30, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor the impact of Lulu by supporting aspiring artists pursuing their dreams in the music industry.
    • Education Level: High school junior or senior
    • Field of Interest: Music
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    61
  2. Holli Safley Memorial Music Scholarship

    Funded by
    Matt Safley Music

    Amount

    $2,100

    Deadline

    Mar 01, 2025

    Education Level

    Any
    The Holli Safley Memorial Scholarship provides support to music students committed to growing, refining their gifts in music, and passing on their love of music to others, much like she did as a music educator.
    • Education Level: High school senior and undergraduate
    • Major: Music performance
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    62
  3. Gabriella Carter Music and Me Scholarship

    Funded by
    Gabriella Carter

    Amount

    $1,778

    Deadline

    Mar 04, 2021

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support one Black student in any field of study who is passionate about listening to or creating music.
    All students are eligible
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    63
  4. Kap Slap "Find Your Sound" Music Grant

    Funded by
    Kap Slap

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Apr 29, 2021

    Education Level

    Any
    The Kap Slap "Find Your Sound" Music Grant will support one beginning musician in their studies and potential music career.
    All students are eligible
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    64
  5. Ella Henderson Dream Big Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ella Henderson

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Apr 30, 2021

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support one high school student who possesses musical talent and the drive to grow and achieve their biggest aspirations.
    All students are eligible
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    65
  6. Joe Bonamassa Music Studies Scholarship

    Funded by
    Keeping the Blues Alive

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Jun 01, 2021

    Education Level

    Any
    The Joe Bonamassa Music Studies Scholarship will support one budding musician in their studies and career in music.
    All students are eligible
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    66
  7. Women in Music Scholarship

    Funded by
    EDM Maniac LLC

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Aug 15, 2021

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support women who are passionate about playing/creating music and would like to pursue a career in the industry.
    • Career Interest: Interested or engaged with a career in the music industry
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    67
  8. Darryl Davis "Follow Your Heart" Scholarship

    Funded by
    Davis family

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Sep 11, 2021

    Education Level

    Any
    To honor the life of Darryl Davis, this scholarship will support the educational endeavors of one student in any field of study at a four-year institution.
    All students are eligible
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    68
  9. Imagine Dragons Origins Scholarship

    Funded by
    Imagine Dragons

    Amount

    $13,269

    Deadline

    Sep 14, 2021

    Education Level

    Any
    The Imagine Dragons Origins Scholarship will help four refugee, immigrant, or first-generation American students to achieve their educational dreams.
    All students are eligible
    Scholarship is awarded to
    4 winners
    69
  10. Becoming a Singer-Songwriter Idol Scholarship

    Funded by
    R B

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Sep 20, 2021

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will be awarded to one minority student who wishes to pursue their passion for singing and musical performance.
    • Career Interest: Singing/Musical Performance
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    70
  11. Shreddership: A Music Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ben Schneider

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Oct 29, 2021

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will be awarded to one student musician who studies with their brain, and shreds with their heart and soul!
    • Interest: Creating Music
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    71
  12. Otis Watkins Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Friends and Family of Otis Watkins

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Apr 19, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to help aspiring nurses in Oklahoma so they can afford the cost of tuition and pursue their dreams.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • State: Oklahoma
    • Major of Interest: Nursing
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    72
  13. Bold Music Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    May 15, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to help students who are passionate about music and take inspiration from it.
    All students are eligible
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    73
  14. Swan Brewing Phil Steadham Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Swan Brewing LLC

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Jul 01, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship is for low income, community-minded high school seniors or undergraduates from Florida.
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
    • State: Florida
    • Background: Low-income
    • Major(s): Music, STEM, Logistics, Supply Chain, and Brewing Sciences
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    74
  15. Henry D. Teuteberg Memorial Music Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jennifer Gaspard

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Jul 04, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Henry D. Teuteberg by supporting high school seniors who are interested in pursuing music.
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Field of Study: Music
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Wisconsin
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    75
  16. Jameela Jamil x I Weigh Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jameela Jamil

    Amount

    $15,000

    Deadline

    Aug 17, 2022

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship exists to amplify diverse voices.
    All students are eligible
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    76
  17. Gamba Creative Arts Scholarship

    Funded by
    Miguel Ocegueda

    Amount

    $5,000

    Deadline

    Jan 01, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support disadvantaged students in New Jersey who are pursuing art-related degrees.
    • Background: First-generation, low-income, and/or underrepresented minority
    • Field of Study: Pursuing creative arts, music, writing, audio engineering, or arts-related degree
    • State: New Jersey
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    77
  18. Your Dream Music Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Jan 08, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to celebrate National Scholarship Month by supporting students who love music!
    All students are eligible
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    78
  19. @frankadvice National Scholarship Month TikTok Scholarship

    Funded by
    Sarah Frank

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Jan 31, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    To celebrate National Scholarship Month, this award seeks to make higher education more accessible through scholarship funding.
    All students are eligible
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    79
  20. She Rose in STEAM Scholarship

    Funded by
    She Rose Initiative

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Feb 01, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support female BIPOC students who are pursuing degrees in STEAM so they can overcome the barriers to higher education.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Gender: Female
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Field of Study: STEAM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Art, or Mathematics) and/or medical illustration, medical journalism, etc.
    • Race: African American
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    80
  21. M.H.M.A Black Excellence Scholarship

    Funded by
    Sanitra Anthony

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Feb 19, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support African American male students attending an HBCU who are dedicated to making positive change in the world.
    • Gender: Male
    • Race: Black/African American
    • School Type: HBCU
    • Background: Sports or extracurricular experience
    • GPA: 2.7
    • Education Level: Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    81
  22. Linda "Noni" Anderson Memorial Music & Arts Scholarship

    Funded by
    Scott Kinsel

    Amount

    $15,000

    Deadline

    Apr 01, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Linda Anderson by financially supporting those who love the visual arts, performing arts, and music so they have the resources and encouragement necessary to fulfill their dreams.
    • Financial Background: Low-income
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Desired Career Field: Arts or Music
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    82
  23. "Aunty" Geri Kuhia Tribute Scholarship

    Funded by
    Sandwich Islands Network, Inc

    Amount

    $3,000

    Deadline

    May 01, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to honor “Aunty” Geri Kuhia by supporting deserving students who aim to pursue higher education.
    • State: California
    • Field of Study: Performing arts
    • Education Level: High school senior, trade school, undergraduate or graduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    83
  24. Jacob Naumann Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Naumann Family

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Jul 06, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Jacob Naumann by supporting students who share his passion for music.
    • State: Illinois or Missouri
    • Field of Interest: Music
    • Education Level: High school junior or senior or undergraduate student
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    84
  25. Chang Heaton Scholarship for Music Excellence

    Funded by
    Melody Heaton

    Amount

    $2,500

    Deadline

    Jul 28, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship seeks to support first-generation BIPOC students who are pursuing careers in music or theater so they can find success through their passions.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Background: First-generation student
    • Field of Study: Music or theater
    Scholarship is awarded to
    5 winners
    85
  26. Taylor Swift ‘1989’ Fan Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org

    Amount

    $1,989

    Deadline

    Aug 01, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to let Swifties show off their love for their favorite album to make the road to higher education more affordable.
    All students are eligible
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    86
  27. Aspiring Musician Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lance Skarada

    Amount

    $500

    Deadline

    Sep 23, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship will support a high school senior who is involved in music.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Involvement: Music
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    87
  28. DRIVE an IMPACT Today Scholarship

    Funded by
    LanceSoft

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Oct 06, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to create opportunities for underserved students so they can find success regardless of their background or resources.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Identity: Underrepresented minority
    • Background: Financial need
    • Qualities: DRIVE - determination, respect, innovation, versatility, equality, nurture
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    88
  29. Godi Arts Scholarship

    Funded by
    Mark Godi

    Amount

    $1,000

    Deadline

    Nov 15, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing the arts so they can afford to complete their college degrees.
    • Education Level: Four-year undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Arts - music, dance, visual arts, theatre, etc.
    Scholarship is awarded to
    0 winners
    89
  30. Patricia A. Curley Memorial Arts Scholarship

    Funded by
    Becky Fogarty

    Amount

    $5,000

    Deadline

    Nov 27, 2023

    Education Level

    Any
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Patricia A. Curley by supporting students who are involved in the arts.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Background: Financial need
    • Field of Study: Arts (visual arts, music, creative writing, etc.)
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    90

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