The School of Music awards Undergraduate and Graduate scholarship based on the incoming student’s audition (this is separate from any academic merit or need-based aid that the University awards to undergraduate students). These performance-based music scholarships are awarded to incoming Music Majors who demonstrate exceptional performance skills. Music scholarships are awarded across the full range of music majors and principals and divided equally among the voice, keyboard and instrumental departments, as well as the different audition days. Students may have a School of Music scholarship in addition to their merit or need-based aid from the University.
Undergraduate Scholarships
Students who audition in-person will automatically be considered for music scholarship.
- Overall Scholarship Deadline for Fall 2023: February 18, 2023
- Notification of Scholarship: Those who audition either in-person or via video prior to November 13, 2022 will receive a scholarship decision in December 2022. Those auditioning after November 13, 2022 will receive their decision in March 2023. Transfer students for Spring 2023 wishing to be considered for scholarship must audition in-person or submit a video audition by November 13, 2022.
If you receive a School of Music scholarship, you will receive an award letter from the School of Music. Students who audition by November 13, 2022 will receive music scholarship notification in December 2022. Students who audition after November 13, 2022 will receive music scholarship notification March 2023.
The School of Music typically awards music scholarships to approximately 25-30% of entering students. The scholarships are renewable each year for up to four years of study provided the recipient remains enrolled as a full-time music major and maintains a 3.0 overall grade point average each semester.
Information about need-based or merit scholarships can be found on the Student Financial Services page.
- Woods Piano Scholarship
Woods Piano Scholarship
The Woods Piano Scholarship is endowed by the estate of Merrydale Woods, and is available to any applicant who will pursue an undergraduate music degree as a piano principal. The award is up to $10,000, and is renewable for four years.
To be considered for the Woods Piano Scholarship, applicants must be first apply and be accepted to the University. Students then must audition and be accepted by the School of Music. Please see the requirements for undergraduate piano auditions on this page. Students who audition live or submit complete video applications before the stated deadline for scholarship consideration each year are automatically considered for this award.
Direct any questions about the Woods Piano Scholarship or the audition/application process to:
Dr. Kristian Klefstad, Coordinator
Keyboard Area
Belmont University
School of Music
1900 Belmont Blvd.
Nashville, TN 37212-3757
email: kristian.klefstad@belmont.edu
615-460-8222
Graduate Scholarships
All applicants to the graduate program are automatically considered for School of Music Graduate Scholarships.
If you receive a School of Music scholarship, you will receive a letter from the School of Music to sign by March 15. The School of Music typically awards music scholarships to approximately 25 -30% of entering students. The scholarships are renewable each year for up to two years of study provided the recipient remains enrolled as a full-time Graduate Student and maintains a 3.0 overall grade point average each semester.