Top 49 Instrument Scholarships in October 2026

Are you a budding jazz musician living in Fairfield County, Connecticut? If so, we strongly encourage you to apply for the Micky Golomb Memorial Scholarship! The Jazz Society of Fairfield County offers up to $10,000 for tuition assistance to students expressing financial need and dedicated to pursuing a career in jazz performance and/or jazz education. It is open to instrumentalists, vocalists, and composers. The $10,000 scholarship may be awarded to a single recipient or split among finalists, in the form of tuition paid directly to the educational institution. To be eligible, applicants must be high school seniors or college freshman living in Fairfield County and enrolled (or planning to enroll) in a music degree program at an institution of higher education. About Micky Golomb Myron “Micky” Golomb was a well-regarded saxophonist, educator and habitué of the Jazz Society’s Thursday evening sessions. The Society established the scholarship to honor Micky’s memory through financial support of deserving student musicians in Fairfield County.Show Less

Music has entrancing capabilities, able to simultaneously please the ears and transport individuals to another feeling, headspace, or even memory. If music has mesmerized you and you wish to make some of your own, and you attend Horseheads High School in New York, you may be in luck! Each year, the Joseph C. Crupi Memorial Award grants $2,000 to Horseheads High School (Horseheads, New York) seniors who will be pursuing higher education in the Fine Arts. Preference will be given to those studying for a degree in music education, music performance, or music theatre. Applicants should also demonstrate good Academic standing, a strong work ethic, a passion for music & desire to share it with others, and involvement in extra-curricular activities including community service, athletics, volunteerism, church service, and other leadership endeavors. Want to explore similar scholarships that you could be eligible for? We encourage you to browse Scholarships360 for more music scholarships, vocal music scholarships, and scholarships for New York residents. Apply now and start your future off on a good note!Show Less

The Young Artists Scholarship of Ventura County is awarded to graduating high school seniors from Ventura County, California. Students enrolled in a 4-year college or university to pursue a bachelor's degree in the arts are encouraged to apply. Special consideration is given to students who demonstrate financial need.Show Less

Are you a high school student planning to attend a summer intensive arts program? If so, you may be eligible for the Anthony Quinn Foundation Scholarships! Each year, this competition offers funding for summer intensive programs in various artistic disciplines, including Literary Arts, Media Arts, Performing Arts, and Visual Arts. Recipients are awarded up to $3,000 to go towards the costs of attending their chosen art programs. If you possess exceptional dedication and a strong commitment to personal artistic growth, seize this opportunity to nurture your creativity and pursue your dreams! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Concerto Competition annually awards $2,500, $1,000, and $500, respectively, to the top three (3) high school musicians interested in being the guest soloist for the Marine Band in their upcoming concert season. First place will appear as a guest soloist with the Marine Chamber Orchestra during the upcoming concert season. Before applying, we recommend checking out which type of instruments students may apply to play each year on the Concerto Competition webpage, as it changes regularly. If you're a high school student with a passion for playing instrumental music, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

Creative outlets, such as music, are an amazing way to destress, express your emotions and imagination, and even earn a scholarship! If you're an NSHSS (National Society of High School Scholars) member who enjoys expressing themselves through music, look no further than the NSHSS Performing Arts: Music Scholarship. This $1,000 scholarship is annually awarded to two (2) NSHSS members who are planning to pursue a professional certificate, associate, or bachelor's degree in performing arts (with a special interest in music). Applicants must also have a minimum 3.5 GPA and submit one (1) recommendation letter, a ~5-minute performance video, a short description of their piece, a ~500-word essay, a colored headshot of themselves, a transcript, and a resume to be considered for the scholarship. If you sound like a fit for this scholarship, we encourage you to apply and explore other music scholarships available through Scholarships360. Good luck with your scholarship search!Show Less

The YoungArts Competition is funded by YoungArts, an organization that identifies exceptional young artists, amplifies their potential, and invests in their lifelong creative freedom. Every year, their YoungArts Competition awards up to $10,000 to multiple high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors passionate about dance, music, design, film, jazz, photography, theater, visual arts, singing, or writing who submit a written piece or video showcasing their talents. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

The Leslie Richardson Memorial Swan & Sparrow Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who are residents of the District of Columbia, North Carolina, or Virginia. Students planning to attend an HBCU and majoring in musical performance, jazz studies, or choral conducting are encouraged to apply.Show Less

The M. Louise Miller-Paul E. Knox Scholarship provides financial assistance to undergraduate students interested in preparing for a career in organ performance and church music.

The Grant K. Pulen Music Scholarship provides financial assistance to United Methodist Church Florida members or students who have attended the Florida Chapter Music Workshop. Graduating high school seniors and undergraduate students majoring in music are highly encouraged to apply. Special consideration is given to students studying church music.Show Less

The James Moody Jazz Scholarship for New Jersey provides financial assistance to high school seniors in New Jersey who are interested in studying jazz at a college within the U.S.Show Less

The Katie Jackson Scholarship recognizes graduating seniors from EASTCONN's Arts at the Capitol Theater (ACT) Magnet High School in Willimantic, Connecticut. This scholarship is available to students in good academic standing who participate in extracurricular activities. Students planning to major in dance or a related field receive priority consideration. Secondary priority is given to those planning to study music or a music-related field.Show Less

The Susie Kubie' Symphonic Music Scholarship is available to graduates of a high school in the metro area of Albuquerque, New Mexico who are or have been a participant in the Albuquerque Youth Symphony Program (AYSP). Students who are seeking a bachelor's degree full-time in the music field are welcome to apply.Show Less

The Judy Alterman Memorial Scholarship is available to residents of Colorado who are of the Jewish faith. Female students who demonstrate financial need and plan to study music therapy are eligible to apply.Show Less

The Nicholas "Nick" Friday Scholarship is awarded to residents of the U.S. Virgin Islands, who are high school students, GED recipients, & current college students. Students seeking certification or a degree in music are encouraged to apply.Show Less

The St. Croix Music Scholarship is offered to students from the U.S. Virgin Islands, who are attending or planning to attend a college, university, or trade/vocational school in music.Show Less

The St. Thomas/St. John Music Scholarship is awarded to students from U.S. Virgin Islands, who wish to pursue a degree or certification in music. Students attending or planning to attend a college, university, or trade/vocational school are encouraged to apply.Show Less

The Powell Scholarship offers financial assistance to graduating high school seniors and undergraduates in Santa Fe Springs, California. Students seeking a professional certificate, associate, or bachelor's degree in music, writing, graphic design, poetry, art, theatre, photography, or film are welcome to apply.Show Less

Are you a college-bound, graduating senior or alumni of Booker T. Washington High School, or a current student or alumni of the Fine Arts Chamber Players' music education initiatives? Further, will you be pursuing an undergraduate music program at an accredited 2-year or 4-year college, university, or conservatory of music in the U.S.? If so, the Rogene Russell Scholarship Fund may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship is awarded to an applicant who shows an aptitude for classical composition, instrumental music, or vocal music, and who has the desire to pursue a college degree but requires financial assistance to do so. If you're a graduating senior or alumni of Booker T. Washington High School in Dallas or the Fine Arts Chamber Players' music education initiatives, and you wish to pursue a music-oriented undergraduate education, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more. Show Less

The Louis J. (Mattioli) Matt Music Scholarship awards need-based scholarships to graduating seniors from a high school in New Britain, Newington, or Plainville in Connecticut. Applicants should participate in the music program at their high school. Students seeking a bachelor's degree in music education or music performance are encouraged to apply.Show Less

The Porgy & Bess Music Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students majoring in music or music education. African American students who have resided in Berkeley, Charleston, or Dorchester counties of South Carolina for at least 5 years are encouraged to apply.Show Less

The Hausdorf Family Scholarship is offered to students pursuing a degree in music who demonstrate exceptional talent in musical instruments, singing, or composition. Applicants must have been a member of a high school or community band, orchestra, or chorale with a recommendation from their high school band director or similar individual. Graduating seniors from public high schools in Monterey County, California are eligible to apply.Show Less

The Michael David Greene Scholarship is available to students who are graduating seniors from Farragut High School in Tennessee and participate in the Farragut High School band program. Applicants who demonstrate kindness, effort, courage, determination, and dignity are encouraged to apply.Show Less

Are you a current or incoming undergraduate student and member of a DCI (Drum Corps International)-participating Open or World Class drum corps pursuing an arts-related field of study? Further, will you be participating in the upcoming DCI Summer Tour and intend to teach drum corps, winter guard, or marching band? If all of these apply, you may be eligible for the Gary “Chops” Czapinski Memorial Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 to one eligible applicant who submits the best essay answering why they deserve this scholarship. If you're a proud DCI member, a current or incoming undergraduate arts student, and an aspiring music or marching band teacher, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Double Beat Percussion Scholarship provides financial assistance for college to members of a drum corps that participates in the Drum Corps International (DCI) summer tour who are nearing loss of eligibility because of age.Show Less