Scholarships
More than $5,000,000 of university and summer program scholarships will be offered to Competition participants.
Scholarships
Pick up yellow Scholarship Interest Cards at the Convention Registration Desk.
Fill out the card and give it to any school or program you are interested in. Give out as many cards as you want.
Scholarship winners will be announced on Monday, May 26 at 6:00 pm in the Grand Ballroom.
Available Scholarships
AAMS Kennedy Center Program
Scholarship Details:
$400 for Univ and YA winners in Musical Theatre and Classical Divisons
Criteria and/or Stipulations:
Contact:
Mira Yang
mirayang@aamsopera.com
AAMS Todi, Italy Program
Scholarship Details:
$1, 000 for 1st place in HS, Univ, and YA divisions for Classical and Musical Theatre
$500 for 2nd and 3rd place HS, Univ and YA divisions for Classical and Musical Theatre
Criteria and/or Stipulations:
Contact:
Mira Yang
mirayang@aamsopera.com
AMDA College of the Performing Arts
Scholarship Details:
Five - 60,000 awards
Five - 40,000 awards
Criteria and/or Stipulations:
Must complete an application and submit supporting materials.
Contact:
Sam Tennant
stennant@amda.edu
Binghamton University
Scholarship Details:
One full New York State scholarship to the Master of Music in Opera degree program at Binghamton University. The scholarship is to begin this Fall 2025 and is renewable if maintaining a 3.0 GPA or higher.
-OR- One 16,400. Out of state scholarship to the Master of Music in Opera degree program at Binghamton University. ( Full out of state tuition for the academic year is $24,500). The scholarship is to begin this Fall 2025 and is renewable if maintaining a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Criteria and/or Stipulations:
For an incoming MM voice student beginning this Fall 2025 (non negotiable)
Contact:
Thomas Goodheart
tgoodheart@binghamton.edu
Binghamton University
Scholarship Details:
One full New York State scholarship to the Master of Music in Opera degree program at Binghamton University. The scholarship is to begin this Fall 2025 and is renewable if maintaining a 3.0 GPA or higher.
-OR- One 16,400. Out of state scholarship to the Master of Music in Opera degree program at Binghamton University. ( Full out of state tuition for the academic year is $24,500). The scholarship is to begin this Fall 2025 and is renewable if maintaining a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Criteria and/or Stipulations:
For an incoming MM voice student beginning this Fall 2025 (non negotiable)
Contact:
Thomas Goodheart
tgoodheart@binghamton.edu
Broadway Artists Alliance
Scholarship Details:
Up to $1,000 tuition credit to be use by the winner towards one of Broadway Artists Alliance's 2025-2026 BAA College and/or Professional Programs.
(Please note award is for tuition only, not room and board)
Criteria and/or Stipulations:
All ages are welcome.
More details at: https://broadwayartistsalliance.org/programs/3-day-summer-cabaret-workshop/
Contact:
Scheherazade Quiroga
schehe@baaoffice.org
California Institute of the Arts
Scholarship Details:
One Music Undergraduate Merit Scholarship of up to 25,000/year
One Music Graduate Merit Scholarship of up to 10,000/year
Criteria and/or Stipulations:
Undergraduate Merit Scholarship: Students must be a rising high school senior to be eligible for this scholarship. They must apply and be accepted into the Herb Alpert School of Music at CalArts to officially receive this scholarship. Their studies must begin in Fall of 2026 as a full-time student.
Graduate Merit Scholarship: Students must be entering their final year of their undergraduate studies or have already received a bachelor's degree. They must apply and be accepted into the Herb Alpert School of Music at CalArts to officially receive this scholarship. Their studies must begin in Fall of 2026 as a full-time student.
*Students may be subject to additional awarding at the time of their application submission.
Contact:
Julianne Reames
jreames@calarts.edu
Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester
Scholarship Details:
Up to 12 - $10,000 renewable tuition scholarships
Criteria and/or Stipulations:
High school juniors (rising seniors), must also apply, audition and be accepted to Eastman
Contact:
Colby Carson
admissions@esm.rochester.edu
Florida Gulf Coast University (Bower School of Music and the Arts)
Scholarship Details:
2 - $10,000 (Four Year Renewable) Scholarship to Tenor/Baritone/Bass
Criteria and/or Stipulations:
Juniors must complete admissions application to Florida Gulf Coast University and application to the Bower School of Music by January 2026. They will need to secure housing deposit at the same time (earlier is impearative).
Contact:
Dr. Jeanie Darnell
jdarnell@fgcu.edu
Furman University
Scholarship Details:
Two - 10,000/year renewable tuition scholarships, up to four years
Criteria and/or Stipulations:
High School seniors, must apply and be accepted to the university, must participate in music program each semester to maintain scholarship. Participation includes membership in large choral ensemble and private lessons.
Contact:
Emily Sweezy
emily.sweezy@furman.edu
Illinois Wesleyan University School of Music
Scholarship Details:
School of Music
One - 25,000 renewable talent based scholarship
Criteria and/or Stipulations:
High School Students intending to major in music. Rising Seniors preferred but all years considered.
Contact:
Dr. Ingrid Kammin
ikammin@iwu.edu
Indiana Wesleyan University
Scholarship Details:
Division of Music and Theatre
One - 2,000/year scholarship (renewable up to four years)
Criteria and/or Stipulations:
Must apply, be accepted, and enroll in a music major-award not available to non-music majors.
Contact:
Dr. Davy Chinn
music-recruit@indwes.edu
Iowa Conservatory
Scholarship Details:
12- $3000/year towards Iowa Conservatory tuition Music Talent Scholarship Awards for each 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner in each of the following categories: High School 1 Classical, High School 2 Classical, High School 1 Musical Theatre, High School 2 Musical Theatre,
10 - $1000 Artist Encouragement Awards towards Iowa Conservatory tuition in each 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner in each of the following categories: High School 1 Classical, High School 2 Classical, High School 1 Musical Theatre, High School 2 Musical Theatre, given to artists that place 4th or lower but show promise and potential.
Criteria and/or Stipulations:
High school Freshmen-Seniors interested in Gap Year programs (Pre-University)
Contact:
Max Moreno
max.moreno@iowaconservatory.org
Lawrence University
Scholarship Details:
One - 36,000 Scholarship, renewed each year
Criteria and/or Stipulations:
High school Juniors
Must apply and be accepted to a Conservatory Degree (BMus, BMA, BMus/BA dual degree) at Lawrence University
Contact:
Sarah Goerg
sarah.j.goerg@lawrence.edu
Millikin University School of Music
Scholarship Details:
Multiple $20,000 talent award tuition scholarships ($5,000/year, renewable annually)
Criteria and/or Stipulations:
2026 & 2027 High School graduates; must apply and be accepted to Millikin University and subsequently be accepted into a Level 1 program in the School of Music.
Contact:
Troy Castle
tcastle@milikin.edu
Palm Beach Atlantic University College of the Arts
Scholarship Details:
2 - Full Ride Scholarships
Criteria and/or Stipulations:
High School Juniors or Seniors Accepted to the University
Contact:
Marilyn Mims
mimstheword@comcast.net
Pepperdine University
Scholarship Details:
Department of Theatre
Two - 15,000 Scholarships
Criteria and Stipulations:
High School Sophomores and Juniors
Must apply and be accepted to the University
Contact:
Kelly Todd
kelly.todd@pepperdine.edu
Singer Savvy Academy
Scholarship Details:
Two - full scholarships
Criteria and/or Stipulations:
Contact:
Regina Zona
hello@singersavvyacademy.com
Songe d'été en musique Summer Vocal Studio Program in Quiebec, Canada. Dates: July 29 - August 11.
Scholarship Details:
Three scholarships to the 2025 Song déte en musique Vocal Studio Program this summer. The scholarship is reflected by the generous support of sponsors, partners and individuals of the Song d'été Festival. The total cost of the two week program including lodging is 1350. Canadian or approximately 970. in US funds. Participants are responsible for travel and most meals.
Criteria and/or Stipulations:
For undergraduate, graduate and pre-professional singers. Submit inquiries and 2 contrasting recordings (opera or art song) to Thomas Goodheart (tgoodheart@binghamton.edu), Director of the Vocal Studio Program. Singers will be chosen at the Classical Singer Convention or no later than June 1, 2025.
Contact:
Thomas Goodheart
tgoodheart@binghamton.edu
University of Houston, Moores School of Music
Scholarship Details:
2 - $4000 minimum merit award PLUS waiver of out-of-state tuition fees, bringing total annual tuition+fees to under $10,000 per year.
Criteria and/or Stipulations:
Singers must apply by the 12/1/15 priority date for Fall, 2026 matriculation (undergraduate or graduate), perform a live audition at the University in February or March, and meet all university and school requirements for admission. If granted admission, the merit award will be a minimum of $4000 annually, and also include a tuition waiver for out-of-state residents. Annual in-state tuition ranges from $10,000-14,000 depending on degree.
Contact:
Cynthia Clayton
cynthiaclayton@uh.edu
University of Northern Colorado
Scholarship Details:
One - 5,000/year, renewable four years (undergrad), two years (grad)
Criteria and/or Stipulations:
Admission to the University as a Music Major
Meet Minimum GPA Standards of 3.0
Contact:
Brian Luedloff
brian.luedloff@unco.edu
University of Pacific
Scholarship Details:
20+ $5000 Renewable scholarships
Criteria and/or Stipulations:
Juniors and seniors in high school or junior college transfers
Contact:
Fred Peterbark
fpeterbark@pacific.edu
Viterbo University
Scholarship Details:
Music Department
Five - 100,000 Scholarships (25,000 per year renewable for four years)
Criteria and/or Stipulations:
2026 High School graduates must apply and be accepted to Viterbo University.
All stipulations will be printed on our award certificates.
Contact:
Dan Johnson-Wilmot
dejohnsonwilmot@viterbo.edu
Walnut Hill School for the Arts
Scholarship Details:
Two - 5,000/year renewable tuition scholarships for Classical Division Female Singers
Four - 10,000/year renewable tuition scholarship for Classical Male Singers
Criteria and/or Stipulations:
8-11th Grade
Must apply and be accepted to our school
Contact:
Teresa Winner Blume
tblume@walnuthillarts.org