I'm super passionate about music and thinking about majoring in it. Does anyone know of scholarships specifically for students pursuing music in college? Would love any recommendations or experiences you might have.
Sure, there are several scholarships for individuals like yourself who are planning on majoring in music. Here are some you may want to consider:
1. The National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC) Scholarships: They offer various scholarships for undergraduate music students. They cover various music majors such as voice, instrumental, piano, and composition. It's advisable to check their site for ongoing scholarships because they are always updating their list.
2. BMI Foundation Scholarships: Each year, the BMI Foundation conducts several competitions for composers creating music in different genres. They have scholarships like the John Lennon Scholarship, the Charlie Parker Jazz Composition Prize, and the Pythodoros Brass Scholarship, amongst others.
3. Glenn Miller Birthplace Society Scholarships: This organization offers annual scholarships to talented instrumentalists and vocalists. The scholarships are awarded through a competition held in Clarinda, Iowa, Glenn Miller's birthplace.
4. ASCAP Foundation Scholarships: The ASCAP Foundation supports several scholarships for different forms of music composition and songwriting. The foundation supports approximately 50 unique annual scholarship awards.
Remember that besides these, your intended college or university may have its departmental music scholarships. Checking with your school's music department or the financial aid office will be a good place to start.
Good luck in your scholarship search and your pursuit of a music career!
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