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The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) offers information on a wide array of music awards and scholarships, from the Harold Arlen Musical Theater Award and the Cole Porter Award to the John Denver Music Scholarship and The ASCAP Foundation Scholarship at Julliard. This is an excellent site to conduct your search for the perfect scholarship to begin and support your musical career.

The CBC Spouses Heineken USA Performing Arts Scholarship is for full-time students with majors in the performing arts including, but not limited to, drama, music, dance, opera, marching bands, and other musical ensembles. Applicants must be currently/planning to be enrolled in the upcoming academic year as a full-time African American undergraduate student with a minimum 2.5 GPA.

$3,000

In 2001, Sphinx joined forces with the League of American Orchestras to execute and oversee its Music Assistance Fund for classical musicians of color. Now called the College-Bound Program, this program is designed to help aspiring musicians develop their skills as they prepare for professional careers. In addition to educational funds, all Sphinx Competition semi-finalists and alumni receive access to undergraduate and graduate scholarships through this program.

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This scholarship was established by Carol Channing and Harry Kullijian to support creative visual and performing arts students and candidates for teacher credentials in art education. Applicants must be an undergraduate, graduate or credential student enrolled full-time; be pursuing a degree in visual or performing arts or a teaching credential in art education; Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0; Be a U.S citizen or permanent resident.

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The Davidson Fellows Scholarship awards prestigious scholarships to extraordinary young people, 18 and under, who have completed a significant piece of work. Application categories are science, technology, engineering, mathematics, literature, music, philosophy and outside the box. Davidson Fellows are honored every year in Washington, D.C. with Congressional meetings and a special reception. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.

$50,000

The American Foundation for the Blind removes barriers, creates solutions, and expands possibilities so people with vision loss can achieve their full potential. All applicants must be U.S. citizens or naturalized citizens. All applications must include the following items, without exception:
-Completed online application including all sections of the essay
-Official transcripts
-Two letters of recommendation
-Proof of legal blindness

The Gladys C. Anderson Memorial Scholarship is for a female undergraduate or graduate student studying classical or religious music. In addition to the general requirements, Anderson applicants must submit a music performance on CD with their supporting documents.

For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.

$1,000

Since 1977, the Glenn Miller Birthplace Society has honored the music and memory of legendary band leader Glenn Miller by sponsoring an annual scholarship competition open to high school seniors and college freshmen. Students from across the country have competed in and benefited from this competition. The competition is divided into two categories, instrumental and vocalists. The finalists travel to Clarinda, Iowa to compete at the annual Glenn Miller Festival. Three winners are selected from each category. The Glenn Miller Society awards a total of $12,000 in scholarships each year. Scholarships are awarded without regard to any other award, and may be used for any education-related expense.

The mission of Diabetes Scholars Foundation is to support activities related to education for and about children with diabetes. This includes but is not limited to funding scholarships for diabetes education conferences and higher education. Sponsored by the Diabetes Scholars Foundation, The Jay Franke Scholarship awards two $5,000 scholarships to incoming freshmen with Type 1 diabetes and pursuing an arts degree (music, theatre, dance).

$5,000

The Harmon E, Inc established this scholarship in honor of Neil J Simon. This scholarship is offered to provide financial aid to minority students in music related under-graduate programs to help offset tuition costs, student loans and expenses.

$2,000

The Nellie Love Butcher Music Scholarship is awarded annually to a student who is pursuing an education in piano or voice. Special consideration is given to students currently attending the Duke Ellington School of the Performing Arts, Washington, DC. A performance CD must be submitted with the application. Recipients may reapply for consideration each year, for four years based on maintaining a 3.0 GPA.

$20,000

The Randy Pausch Scholarship was established to support students who are pursuing careers specializing in the development of interactive entertainment. Possible career paths for Randy Pausch applicants include (but are not limited to) art, animation, programming, engineering, game direction, game design, sound design, and music composition. Students must have a minimum 3.3 GPA and be a full-time undergraduate student starting their second year or a graduate student. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.

$2,500

The American Foundation for the Blind removes barriers, creates solutions, and expands possibilities so people with vision loss can achieve their full potential. All applicants must be U.S. citizens or naturalized citizens. All applications must include the following items, without exception:
-Completed online application including all sections of the essay
-Official transcripts
-Two letters of recommendation
-Proof of legal blindness

The R.L. Gillette Scholarship offers two scholarships to women who are enrolled in a four-year undergraduate degree program in literature or music. In addition to the general requirements, applicants must submit a performance tape (not to exceed 30 minutes) or a creative writing samp

$1,000

The Young Musicians Foundation provides access to exceptional musical education and experiences that strengthen communities through social, cultural and intellectual engagement. Music scholarships featured on their website include Leiber & Stoller Music Scholarship, Uan Rasey Memorial Scholarship for Trumpet, and the David Weiss Scholarship Program. This last program, in particular, provides awards to music students from the age of 8-26 to use for private music instruction, music camp/school tuition or festival attendance.