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$20,000 Scholarship

DEADLINE: February 1, 2026

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Music scholarship award amounts ranging from $1,500 to $10,000 for majors and non-majors

Earn anywhere from $1500 to $10000 towards your music degree or non-music degree with participation in an ensemble.

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Both music majors and non-majors are eligible for awards

Music is, and should be, a way for families to both access and afford a quality postsecondary education.

Our music scholarship supports both music majors and non-majors who participate in college ensembles. Whether you play piano, violin, trumpet, or sing in choir, this college scholarship can help make your music education more affordable. Students pursuing any degree while participating in instrumental or vocal ensembles are eligible for financial aid through this program.

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Apply in three easy steps!

Step one - create your CommonTime Pathways profile for scholarship application

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Your profile is your application. Share achievements, upload a performance, and craft a personal statement.

Step two - attest that your family income is less than $300,000 annually in order to qualify for an award

Income attestation

You must attest that your family makes less than $300,000 annually in order to qualify for an award.

Step three: you're done! You've successfully applied for a music scholarship ranging from $1,500 to $10,000

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