Band Scholarships with 2024 Deadlines
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Catherine (Kay) Williams Memorial Arts Scholarship
Funded byThe Williams FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Kay Williams by supporting students who demonstrate artistic talent.Eligibility Criteria:
- State: Florida
- Field of Study: Art
- Gender: Female
- Education Level: High school senior
- GPA greater than or equal to: 3
- Financial Status: Low-Income
Amount:$1,000Deadline:May 01, 2025One Click Apply1Cameron Sims Memorial Scholarship
Funded byChelsea PettyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Cameron Sims by supporting students who share his love for music.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior
- Field of Study: Music or arts
Amount:$800Deadline is Approaching! 21 days leftOne Click Apply2Rene Adrian Sandoval Sr. Jazz Scholarship
Funded bySandoval FamilyThis scholarship will support high school jazz band students in Texas who will be pursuing a career in music.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school
- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
- State: Texas
- GPA: 2.5 or higher
- Desired Career Field: Music or performing arts
- Involved: Performing arts, with a preference to jazz band students
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Aug 30, 2024One Click Apply3Frank Vail Music Memorial Scholarship
Funded byVail FamilyThis scholarship seeks to carry on the musical legacy of Frank Vail by supporting students who share his passion.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior
- State: Michigan
- Field of Study: Music
Amount:$6,000Deadline:Aug 30, 20244Pamela Branchini Memorial Scholarship
Funded byDan Branchini, Bruce Ewing, Barbara Bell, and the Glitter Team at Community LutheranThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Pamela Branchini by supporting students who are pursuing degrees in the fine arts.Eligibility Criteria:
- State: Nevada
- Field of Study: Fine arts
Amount:$2,000Deadline:Nov 15, 2024One Click Apply5John Traxler Theatre Scholarship
Funded byTraxler FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of John Traxler by supporting students pursuing the fine arts so they have the financial resources necessary to complete their degrees.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Field of Study: Fine arts (theatre preferred)
Amount:$755Deadline:Dec 02, 2024One Click Apply6Sammy Ochoa Memorial Scholarship
Funded byTyra-Ochoa FamilyThis scholarship will award $500 each year to one high school senior who will be going to college and who is interested in a career in the medical field, music, or pursuing a trade degree.All students are eligibleAmount:$500Deadline:Apr 15, 2025One Click Apply7Be A Vanessa Scholarship
Funded byTyra-Ochoa FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor Vanessa’s life by supporting students in Texas who are pursuing art, music, education, or healthcare.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior
- State: Texas
- Field of Interest: Art, music, education, or healthcare
Amount:$500Deadline:Apr 15, 2025One Click Apply8Chief Lawrence J. Nemec Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMichael BoschThis scholarship seeks to help five students who are volunteer firefighters or EMTs afford their college education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Experience: Volunteer as a firefighter or EMT
Amount:$16,000Deadline is Approaching! 16 days leftOne Click Apply9Love Island Fan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship aims to support students who are fans of "Love Island" and are invested in the stories on screen.All students are eligibleAmount:$500Deadline:Aug 31, 2024One Click Apply10NYT Connections Fan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support avid players of The New York Times' "Connections" puzzle who have an idea for their own puzzle!All students are eligibleAmount:$500Deadline:Aug 30, 2024One Click Apply11Bear Fan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support fans of "The Bear" who have a vision for the characters' futures!All students are eligibleAmount:$500Deadline:Aug 30, 2024One Click Apply12Team USA Fan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship aims to encourage students to root for Team USA and share their appreciation for their favorite athletes!All students are eligibleAmount:$500Deadline:Aug 30, 2024One Click Apply13Carlos F. Garcia Muentes Scholarship
Funded byThe Pride Resource NetworkIn honor and memory of Carlos Fredy Garcia Muentes, this scholarship will support immigrant students that have a passion for learning and want to create a better life for themselves, their families, and their communities.Eligibility Criteria:
- Immigration status: First or second-generation immigrant
- Legacy Status: First-generation college student
Amount:$500Deadline is Approaching! 28 days leftOne Click Apply14CapCut Meme Master Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to celebrate humor and creativity by showcasing your funniest CapCut memes!All students are eligibleAmount:$500Deadline is Approaching! 7 days leftOne Click Apply15Zendaya Superfan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship aims to support students who are fans of Zendaya and her multifaceted career.All students are eligibleAmount:$500Deadline is Approaching! 7 days leftOne Click Apply16"The Summer I Turned Pretty" Fan Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support students who feel a strong connection to Belly's journey.All students are eligibleAmount:$500Deadline is Approaching! 7 days leftOne Click Apply17Disney Channel Rewind Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship seeks to support students who have a strong connection to the world of Disney and have been impacted by Disney Channel shows.All students are eligibleAmount:$500Deadline is Approaching! 7 days leftOne Click Apply18Austin Kramer Music Scholarship
Funded byAustin KramerMy scholarship is to empower music lovers! Pick a song that best motivates you. Tell me why. Then curate a playlist (YT or Soundcloud) to continue your story. This is your narrative!All students are eligibleAmount:$3,265Deadline:Jan 30, 2021One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner19Bold Music Scholarship
Funded byBold.orgThis scholarship aims to help students who are passionate about music and take inspiration from it.All students are eligibleAmount:$500Deadline:May 15, 2022One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner20Linda "Noni" Anderson Memorial Music & Arts Scholarship
Funded byScott KinselThis 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.Eligibility Criteria:
- Financial Background: Low-income
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Desired Career Field: Arts or Music
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
Amount:$15,000Deadline:Apr 01, 2023Scholarship is awarded to
3 winners21Joe Bonamassa Music Studies Scholarship
Funded byKeeping the Blues AliveThe Joe Bonamassa Music Studies Scholarship will support one budding musician in their studies and career in music.All students are eligibleAmount:$1,000Deadline:Jun 01, 2021One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner22Sunni E. Fagan Memorial Music Scholarship
Funded byCynthia StewartThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Sunni E. Fagan by supporting students who are passionate about music.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Identity: Underrepresented minority
- Field of Study: Music or music education
Amount:$1,100Deadline:Feb 21, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner23Chang Heaton Scholarship for Music Excellence
Funded byMelody HeatonThis scholarship seeks to support first-generation BIPOC students who are pursuing careers in music or theater so they can find success through their passions.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- Race: BIPOC
- Background: First-generation student
- Field of Study: Music or theater
Amount:$2,500Deadline:Jul 28, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
5 winners24Matt Preziose Creative Scholarship
Funded byGisela DelgadoThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Matt Preziose by supporting students studying art.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Arts
- State: NY
Amount:$1,000Deadline:Sep 05, 2023One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner251st Generation People Of Color Patrick Copney Memorial Music/Arts Scholarship
Funded byRobin CopneyThis scholarship will honor the memory of Patrick Copney and help support first generation students who are pursuing a music or arts degree.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school or undergraduate
- Race/Ethnicity: Black/African American
- Background: Low-income and will be or is a first-generation student
- Major/Field: Music or Arts
Amount:$2,000Deadline:Apr 24, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
2 winners26Palette & Purpose Scholarship
Funded byIgnite Arts and STEMThis scholarship seeks to support first-generation BIPOC students who are interested in pursuing the arts.Eligibility Criteria:
- Residency: US citizen
- Race: BIPOC
- GPA: 2.4 or higher
- Field of Interest: Visual, studio, or performing arts
- Background: First-generation college student
- Experience: Non-profit or volunteering experience
- Education Level: High school senior (2023-2024 school year)
Amount:$1,500Deadline:Apr 13, 2024Scholarship is awarded to
3 winners27Audrey Sherrill & Michael D'Ambrisi Music Scholarship
Funded byThe Sherrill Family and FriendsThis scholarship seeks to honor the lives of Audrey Sherrill and Michael D’Ambrisi by supporting students who are pursuing musical careers.Eligibility Criteria:
- GPA: 3.0 or higher
- Education Level: Undergraduate
- Field of Study: Music Performance, Music Education, Music Therapy, or Jazz Studies
- State: Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, or Massachusetts
Amount:$10,500Deadline:May 15, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
3 winners28Michael C. Overholser Memorial Scholarship
Funded byOverholser FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the memory of Michael Overholser by supporting students who are passionate about music.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior
- State: Maryland
- Passion: Involved in music or plan to pursue music in college
Amount:$2,295Deadline:Apr 16, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner29Cass Mosson Leadership in Music Scholarship
Funded byMossonThis scholarship will honor the life of Cass Mosson and help support an Indiana band student pursuing higher education.Eligibility Criteria:
- Education Level: High school senior
- State: Indiana
- Involvement: Band
Amount:$5,000Deadline:Apr 01, 2024One Click ApplyScholarship is awarded to
1 winner30
Due to the high cost of institutions of higher education, many music lovers and band students pursuing majors of all types are searching for the best band scholarships to reduce their educational expenses.
While trying to reduce student debt, many students search for scholarship opportunities online. Numerous scholarship awards provide financial aid through online platforms, but sifting through scholarship sites to find legitimate scholarships is a time-consuming task for already busy students. This article provides valuable resources for students by informing them about college band scholarships and listing online scholarship opportunities.
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Do Colleges Offer Scholarships for Band?
Many colleges offer marching band scholarships to students for participation in their college marching band. Contact your school's financial aid office to see what opportunities are available at your college.
What Are Band Scholarships?
Most band scholarship programs use an audition process. The order of events is usually 1) you the student will apply to a school 2) upon being accepted you can audition for the band 3) depending on how your school works, the scholarship process can be different upon making it into the band. Some schools may offer scholarships automatically to band members, but there may be a second audition process for scholarships. The process and requirements to be eligible will vary by school and program, so be sure to check the process with your school.
How to Win Band Scholarships as a College Student
Due to the high number of students who are searching for and applying for music scholarships, winning a scholarship can be an extremely competitive process. Some music majors may even feel frustrated that they apply for many scholarships but never or rarely win them. In order to win scholarships, there are some strategies that students should be aware of.
The narrower the scholarship requirements, the more likely you are to win the scholarship. Additionally, the more scholarships you apply to, the better your chances of winning. There is no limit to how many scholarships you can win on Bold.org.
Put real effort into your essays, and make sure they answer the prompt you are given. Think about what you are going to write, and proofread when you’re done. Make yourself stand out by following Bold.org’s tips for essay writing: grab the reader from the first sentence, stay focused on the essay prompt, write your essay in multiple, separate paragraphs, and use correct grammar.
It is never too early to start applying for scholarships! There are tons of scholarships for all students. The earlier you start planning for the cost of college, the better prepared you will be. Apply early and often to increase your chances of securing scholarship aid.
Yes, some band scholarships are available to non-music majors who participate in band or music ensembles as part of their extracurricular activities. The specific requirements depend on the scholarship.
Competition can be fierce, especially for scholarships that offer significant financial awards. The level of competition often depends on the prestige of the program, the number of scholarships available, and the number of applicants.