Top 24 Marching Band Scholarships in July 2024

Are you a current or incoming undergraduate student who is a part of Drum Corps and is or will be majoring in music in college? If so, you may be eligible for the Jim Ott Scholarship! This scholarship, named in honor of the legendary Jim Ott, renowned for his brilliant brass arrangements for Drum & Bugle Corps such as the Stockton Commodores, Concord Blue Devils, and Spirit of Atlanta Drum & Bugle Corps, annually awards $5,000 to one impressive current or incoming college student who is part of a Drum Corps. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, and you'd like to honor Jim's legacy, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a current or incoming undergraduate student who (1) is or will be attending an HBCU (Historically Black College or University) and (2) will be majoring in education OR will be a member of your university's band? If so, the Myra L Austin Taylor Memorial Scholarship may be an amazing opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $500 to two (2) such students who submit the best 500+ word essays answering the year's given prompt. Applicants must also hold a minimum 3.0 GPA and have at least 90 hours of community service accumulated. This scholarship was established in honor of Myra L. Austin Taylor, a passionate educator of 30+ years, clarinet player, and beloved wife and mother. If you'd like to carry on Myra's legacy and potentially earn some money towards your college education, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a musician between the ages 8 and 18? If so, consider applying for the Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award! The scholarship is open to pre-collegiate music students who need financial help to offset the costs of studying classical music at a high level in the United States. Applicants must be classical instrumentalists, vocalists, or composers with strong musical ability and a willingness to participate in the Learning and Media Lab Fellowship. Twenty lucky students are chosen each year to earn up to $10,000 to cover instrument purchases, summer camp tuition, college audition travel expenses, private lessons, and other music-related needs. If you're a pre-collegiate musician passionate about your musical education, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a college-bound high school senior who (a) is or has been an active member of at least one academic or community performing ensemble in the most recent academic year, and/or (b) has performed as an active soloist? If so, you may be eligible for the Musicians Making A Difference Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $5,000 each to two such high school seniors who actively participate in performing music and who have made a difference in their local communities. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a current or prospective Black/African American college student majoring in a performing arts field? If so, you might be interested in applying for the CBC Spouses Performing Arts Scholarship! The scholarship is open to African American and Black students pursuing an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degree in performing arts. Eligible arts include theater, drama, comedy, music, dance, opera, marching band, and more. The scholarship is offered by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBC), a Washington, D.C.-based educational foundation with a mission to “advance the global Black community by developing leaders, informing policy, and educating the public.” Since 2000, their Performing Arts scholarship has vowed to support Black students in the performing arts and honor Curtis Mayfield, an influential singer-songwriter and soul musician. Every year, ten lucky recipients earn $5,000 paid directly to their academic institutions. If you are a Black/African American student passionate about obtaining a performing arts degree, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The SBO Scholarship Essay Contest is funded by the School Band and Orchestra Magazine, a publication for school band and orchestra directors and instrumental music educators. Every year, their SBO Scholarship Essay Contest awards $1,000 to ten K-12 students involved in ANY school instrumental or vocal program. To apply, interested students must submit a 250-word essay answering the given year's prompt. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

Are you a graduating high school senior from Alaska who is planning to pursue a four-year degree and has a demonstrated interest in music or art? If so, consider applying for the Liam Hood Scholarship Fund! Each year, the scholarship awards $5,000 to one incoming undergraduate student from Alaska who has been involved in music or art either through a high school course or an extracurricular activity. This scholarship was established in honor of Liam Hood, a "playful, curious, and creative boy who loved the outdoors, was eager to learn and experience new things," and had a passion for all things nature and art-related. If you have an interest in music or art just like Liam and are an Alaskan high school senior planning to pursue a post-secondary education, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.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 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

The Music For All Foundation Scholarship is funded by Music For All, Inc., an organization dedicated to creating and providing positively life-changing experiences through music for all. Each year, their Music For All Foundation Scholarships award $1,000 to two (2) college-bound high school seniors who will pursue a degree in music education and perform at the Bands of America Marching Championships. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

The Fred J. Miller Memorial Music Education Fund is funded by Music For All, Inc., an organization dedicated to creating and providing positively life-changing experiences through music for all. Each year, their Fred J. Miller Memorial Music Education Fund awards $2,000 to one (1) college-bound high school senior who will pursue a degree in music education and perform at one of the major, national band championships. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.Show Less