DPA - Music Scholarship Information

Scholarship Opportunities in Music

All students who audition for before the faculty audition panel, either in person or by audio recording, will automatically be considered for scholarships awarded by the AU Music Program. Scholarships are principally awarded to majors, but special consideration is made for exceptional non-majors and minors. Awards range from one thousand to several thousand dollars, depending on funding availability and program needs. Awards include:

General Music Scholarships: For all majors, minors, and non-major ensemble performers
Esther Ballou Memorial Scholarships: For music students
David Wainhouse Memorial Scholarships: For undergraduate students in music
The Mary Howe-Hans Kindler Memorial Scholarship: For music student assistance in composing, playing, or service to the program
The Lylian Evans String Scholarship: Awarded annually to a major in string performance

The faculty makes consideration for scholarships each spring and initial award offers are made usually no latter than mid-April. For more information, please call the Recruitment Office at 202.885.3421.

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Department of Performing Arts, College of Arts and Sciences, American University
4400 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20016-8053 [phone] 202-885-3420 [fax] 202-885-1092