Audio Engineering Scholarship Info

I'm into audio engineering and considering it as my college major. Are there any scholarships focused on this area? I love mixing and recording, and financial aid would really help. Does anyone know where to look for such scholarships?

There are definitely scholarships out there for students interested in majors like audio engineering, and I am happy to give you a few leads!

One option is the AES Educational Foundation Scholarships. The Audio Engineering Society Foundation offers several scholarships to graduate and undergraduate students engaged in audio engineering studies. There's a wide range of awards they offer which you can apply for, like the Mary Lea Simpson Memorial Scholarship, for students of recording engineering with an emphasis on classical music.

Another program to consider is the SMPTE Student Paper Award & Scholarship. The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) offers awards to undergraduate and graduate students who author papers related to motion imaging. As audio engineering is integral to the creation of motion pictures and TV, fields of study such as this could certainly qualify.

If you're a woman or non-binary student, you might qualify for the SoundGirls Scholarships. SoundGirls is an organization that supports women in professional audio, and they offer several scholarships annually to women (transgender or cisgender) and non-binary individuals interested in audio production.

Lastly, the Recording Academy, famous for hosting the Grammy Awards, also offers a number of scholarships to students pursuing careers in the music industry. Their GrammyU program might be particularly interesting for you.

Remember to check with the financial aid office of the schools you're considering, as they might have department-specific aid or scholarships available. Wishing you all the luck with your applications!