Do you play in the school band or have a band of your own? If you have a talent for music, even if you are not planning on majoring in Music in college, there are scholarships for you! Show off your musical talent with these scholarships.

If you do plan on majoring in music in college, there are even more scholarships for you to consider!

Marching Band Scholarships
Sponsor: Music for All
Amount: Up to $2,000
Closing Date: October 21, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who participate in marching band. Applicant must be nominated by the directors of bands performing at a Bands of America Regional, Super Regional, or Grand National Championship.

TMEA Scholarship
Sponsor: Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA)
Amount: Up to $3,000
Closing Date: October 30, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate and graduate students who are/will be attending a Texas college or university and majoring in a music degree program leading to Texas certification with music as their primary teaching field.

Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award
Sponsor: From the Top
Amount: Up to $10,000
Closing Date: November 9, 2026
Description: Award is open to classical instrumentalists, vocalists, and composers between the ages of 8 and 18 who have not yet entered college during the 2026-2027 academic year.