NAfME Music Scholarships & Grants
Curated list of current music scholarships and competitions with regularly updated info for high school and college students.
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California Alliance for Jazz – BAM Scholarship
Scholarship for young Black American jazz musicians residing in California, supporting private lessons or music programs; awards range from $500-$1,000.
Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award
Prestigious national award for pre-college classical musicians, providing up to $10,000 for music education and a chance to appear on From the Top.
Music Center Spotlight Awards
Large Southern California performing arts competition and training program with $100,000+ in scholarships across categories, including music.
San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra (SFSYO)
Highly competitive full symphony orchestra for advanced young musicians (12-20) from the greater Bay Area, rehearsing and performing at Davies Symphony Hall.
ASCAP Foundation Leiber & Stoller Scholarship for Songwriters
A national songwriting scholarship for college-bound high school seniors who submit their best original song, awarding $2,500 renewable annually for up to four years of college.
Bay Area Music Project
Nonprofit music program offering ensemble-based instruction and performance opportunities for youth, focusing on orchestral and collaborative music in the Bay Area.