Scholarships for Aspiring Musicians

The scholarship award of $2000 will be made on a competitive basis with consideration given to scholastic achievement, concentration of studies, and financial need.

The applicant must have full-time enrollment status in an Illinois area college or university. Students must be in at least their first year of undergraduate studies or a graduate program.

Eligible applicants should be pursuing a degree in one of the following areas or related fields: music, music education, African-American studies, folklore, performing arts, arts management, journalism, radio/TV/film music composition songwriters, artist’s legal rights, or studio recording engineering.

Scholarship awards shall be governed by the applicant's scholarship aptitude and extracurricular involvement including grade point average, honors programs, memberships, etc.

Eligibility will be based on projected expenses and student and family income. Special consideration will be given to applicants demonstrating a need for financial assistance.

Application submissions will begin in February for the upcoming school year. The application deadline is April 30th, and the scholarship recipient will be announced on the website on June 10. Funds are made available for the following fall semester upon documentation of enrollment.