The music department offers a number of scholarships specifically for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a music-related degree. These scholarships are designed to support your studies at Missouri State and reward excellence in both the community and the classroom. View each scholarship listed below for more information about application requirements and award details.
You may qualify for University scholarships. The Office of Financial Aid provides information about University scholarships, grants and loans. Most scholarships at Missouri State University, including those designated for accounting students, require the submission of a completed Missouri State scholarship application. Details about additional materials are included in the descriptions below.
Financial need is often considered in the awarding of scholarships, and is determined solely by your Federal Application for Student Financial Aid (FAFSA).
SOME SCHOLARSHIPS REQUIRE AUDITIONS: Please note that some scholarships require a special audition with the Music Faculty Scholarship Committee. These auditions are held in the spring of each year and application forms are distributed to current students shortly before spring break. You may receive the application material for auditions by calling (417) 836-5649 or email Music@MissouriState.edu.
Award amount varies depending on availability of funds.
Complete the General and Departmental Scholarship Application by March 1.
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
Yes, student must schedule an audition for consideration.
To set-up your audition, to submit materials, or to ask any questions, please contact the Department of Music.
Award amount varies depending on availability of funds.
Complete the General and Departmental Scholarship Application by March 1.
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
Yes, student must schedule an audition for consideration.
To set-up your audition, to submit materials, or to ask any questions, please contact the Department of Music.
One $4,800 scholarship awarded annually.
Complete the General and Departmental Scholarship Application by March 1.
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This scholarship cannot be renewed.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
Yes, student must schedule an audition for consideration.
To set-up your audition, to submit materials, or to ask any questions, please contact the Department of Music.
$300 scholarships awarded annually.
Complete the General and Departmental Scholarship Application by March 1.
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal.
Awarded annually based on performance abilities. Experience and academic performance also considered.
Yes, student must schedule an audition for consideration.
To set-up your audition, to submit materials, or to ask any questions, please contact the Department of Music.
Award amount varies depending on availability of funds.
Complete the General and Departmental Scholarship Application by March 1.
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This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
Consideration given to high school academic performance and leadership.
Yes, student must schedule an audition for consideration. A recommendation will be made by the String Faculty.
To set-up your audition, to submit materials, or to ask any questions, please contact the Department of Music.
Award amount varies depending on availability of funds.
Complete the General and Departmental Scholarship Application by March 1.
This scholarship considers financial need. Please submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) preferably by Feb. 15.
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal. This scholarship may be renewed automatically as long as the student maintains satisfactory academic progress, but it is at the Department's discretion.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
Yes, student must schedule an audition for consideration.
To set-up your audition, to submit materials, or to ask any questions, please contact the Department of Music.
Award amount varies depending on availability of funds.
Complete the General and Departmental Scholarship Application by March 1.
This scholarship cannot be renewed.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
Yes, student must schedule an audition for consideration.
To set-up your audition, to submit materials, or to ask any questions, please contact the Department of Music.
Yes; an interview by a panel composed of the advisor for and members of Phi Mu Alpha is required.
Yes; attendance to the Music Awards Banquet, held in the spring of each year, is required and the student must make themselves available after the event to meet with Phi Mu Alpha and the Cope Family.
Award amount varies depending on availability of funds.
Complete the General and Departmental Scholarship Application by March 1.
This scholarship cannot be renewed.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
Yes, student must schedule an audition for consideration.
To set-up your audition, to submit materials, or to ask any questions, please contact the Department of Music.
Award amount varies depending on availability of funds.
Complete the General and Departmental Scholarship Application by March 1.
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal. This scholarship may be renewed automatically as long as the student maintains a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and is enrolled full-time, but it is at the Department's discretion.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
Consideration based on scholarship, musicianship, and leadership.
Yes, student must schedule an audition for consideration.
To set-up your audition, to submit materials, or to ask any questions, please contact the Department of Music.
Award amount varies depending on availability of funds.
Complete the General and Departmental Scholarship Application by March 1.
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
First preference should go to graduate students.
Yes, student must schedule an audition for consideration.
To set-up your audition, to submit materials, or to ask any questions, please contact the Department of Music.
Award amount varies depending on availability of funds.
Complete the General and Departmental Scholarship Application by March 1.
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
Yes, student must schedule an audition for consideration. A recommendation will be made by the Voice Faculty.
To set-up your audition, to submit materials, or to ask any questions, please contact the Department of Music.
Award amount varies depending on availability of funds.
Complete the General and Departmental Scholarship Application by March 1.
This scholarship cannot be renewed.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
Yes, student must schedule an audition for consideration.
To set-up your audition, to submit materials, or to ask any questions, please contact the Department of Music.
Award amount varies depending on availability of funds.
Complete the General and Departmental Scholarship Application by March 1.
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
Yes, student must schedule an audition for consideration. A recommendation will be made by the Voice Faculty.
To set-up your audition, to submit materials, or to ask any questions, please contact the Department of Music.
One $250 scholarship awarded annually.
Complete the General and Departmental Scholarship Application by March 1.
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
Yes, student must schedule an audition for consideration. A recommendation will be made by the Voice Faculty.
To set-up your audition, to submit materials, or to ask any questions, please contact the Department of Music.
Award amount varies depending on availability of funds.
Complete the General and Departmental Scholarship Application by March 1.
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal. This scholarship may be renewed automatically as long as the student maintains satisfactory academic progress, but it is at the Department's discretion. Juniors can renew for two additional years, seniors can renew for one year.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
Yes, student must schedule an audition for consideration.
To set-up your audition, to submit materials, or to ask any questions, please contact the Department of Music.
Award amount varies depending on availability of funds.
Complete the General and Departmental Scholarship Application by March 1.
Selection by Voice faculty
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
Consideration of extracurricular activities. All else equal, preference should be given to a female.
Yes, student must schedule an audition for consideration. A recommendation will be made by the Voice Faculty.
To set-up your audition, to submit materials, or to ask any questions, please contact the Department of Music.
Award amount varies depending on availability of funds.
Complete the General and Departmental Scholarship Application by March 1.
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
Yes, student must schedule an audition for consideration. A recommendation will be made by the Voice Faculty.
To set-up your audition, to submit materials, or to ask any questions, please contact the Department of Music.
Award amount varies depending on availability of funds.
Complete the General and Departmental Scholarship Application by March 1.
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
Yes, student must schedule an audition for consideration. A recommendation will be made by the Voice Faculty.
To set-up your audition, to submit materials, or to ask any questions, please contact the Department of Music.
Award amount varies depending on availability of funds.
Complete the General and Departmental Scholarship Application by March 1.
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
One award must be given to a Violinist.
Yes, student must schedule an audition for consideration.
To set-up your audition, to submit materials, or to ask any questions, please contact the Department of Music.
Award amount varies depending on availability of funds.
Complete the General and Departmental Scholarship Application by March 1.
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
Be a full-time student majoring in music.
Consideration given to academic performance and music performance on brass or woodwind instruments.
Yes, student must schedule an audition for consideration.
To set-up your audition, to submit materials, or to ask any questions, please contact the Department of Music.
Award amount varies depending on availability of funds.
Complete the General and Departmental Scholarship Application by March 1.
This scholarship considers financial need. Please submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) preferably by Feb. 15.
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal. This scholarship may be renewed automatically as long as the student maintains a cumulative 2.5 GPA, but it is at the Department's discretion.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
Awards made with regard to financial need.
Yes, student must schedule an audition for consideration.
To set-up your audition, to submit materials, or to ask any questions, please contact the Department of Music.
Award amount varies depending on availability of funds.
Complete the General and Departmental Scholarship Application by March 1.
This scholarship considers financial need. Please submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) preferably by Feb. 15.
This scholarship cannot be renewed.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
Awards made with regard to financial need.
Yes, student must schedule an audition for consideration.
To set-up your audition, to submit materials, or to ask any questions, please contact the Department of Music.
Award amount varies depending on availability of funds.
Complete the General and Departmental Scholarship Application by March 1.
This scholarship considers financial need. Please submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) preferably by Feb. 15.
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
Awards made with regard to financial need.
Yes, student must schedule an audition for consideration.
To set-up your audition, to submit materials, or to ask any questions, please contact the Department of Music.
Award amount varies depending on availability of funds.
Complete the General and Departmental Scholarship Application by March 1.
This scholarship considers financial need. Please submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) preferably by Feb. 15.
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
Preference given to students with interest in string instruments and if incoming freshman, first preference given to graduates of a West Plains, MO high school. Second preference to graduates of Houston, MO high school. Third preference given to graduates of a Salem, MO high school. Award is made with regard for Financial need.
Yes, student must schedule an audition for consideration.
To set-up your audition, to submit materials, or to ask any questions, please contact the Department of Music.
$300 scholarships awarded annually.
Complete the General and Departmental Scholarship Application by March 1.
This scholarship considers financial need. Please submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) preferably by Feb. 15.
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal. This scholarship may be renewed automatically, but it is at the Department's discretion.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
Consideration will be given to high school performance and academic performance.
Yes, student must schedule an audition for consideration.
To set-up your audition, to submit materials, or to ask any questions, please contact the Department of Music.
Scholarship amount varies depending on the availability of funding.
Complete the General and Departmental Scholarship Application by March 1.
This scholarship considers financial need. Please submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) preferably by Feb. 15.
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
Awards made with regard to financial need.
Yes, input will also be given by the Oboe Faculty.
Award amount varies depending on availability of funds.
Complete the General and Departmental Scholarship Application by March 1.
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal. This scholarship may be renewed automatically for up to three additional years, but it is at the Department's discretion.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
Consideration may also be given to high school academic record.
No, recommendation will be made by the String Faculty.
Award amount varies depending on availability of funds.
Complete the General and Departmental Scholarship Application by March 1.
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
No, recommendation will be made by the Jazz Faculty.
Award amount varies depending on availability of funds.
Complete the General and Departmental Scholarship Application by March 1.
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
Academic performance will also be considered.
No, recommendation will be made by the Band Faculty.
Award amount varies depending on availability of funds.
Complete the General and Departmental Scholarship Application by March 1.
This scholarship considers financial need. Please submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) preferably by Feb. 15.
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal. This scholarship may be renewed automatically as long as the student maintains a cumulative GPA of 3.0, but renewal is at the Department's discretion.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
Preference should be given to incoming freshman and those with financial need.
No, recommendation will be made by the String Faculty.
Award amount varies depending on availability of funds.
Complete the General and Departmental Scholarship Application by March 1.
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal. This scholarship may be renewed automatically as long as the student maintains satisfactory academic progress, but it is at the Department's discretion.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
No, recommendation will be made by the Band Faculty.
Award amount varies depending on availability of funds.
Complete the General and Departmental Scholarship Application by March 1.
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal. This scholarship may be renewed automatically for one additional year as long as the student maintains satisfactory academic progress, but it is at the Department's discretion.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
Preference given to students pursuing careers as educators of instrumental music.
No, recommendation will be made by the Band Faculty.
Award amount varies depending on availability of funds.
Complete the General and Departmental Scholarship Application by March 1.
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal. This scholarship may be renewed automatically, but it is at the Department's discretion.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
Awarded during the student's sophomore year.
No, recommendation will be made by the Keyboard Faculty.
Three $100 scholarships awarded annually.
Complete the General and Departmental Scholarship Application by March 1.
This scholarship cannot be renewed.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
Up to three students each year will be selected to receive the award and recipients may be at any grade level.
No, recommendation will be made by the Vocal Faculty.
Award amount varies depending on availability of funds.
Complete the General and Departmental Scholarship Application by March 1.
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal.
Awarded at the discretion of the Director of the Opera Workshop and the Music Department to an outstanding participant in an Opera Workshop.
No, recommendation will be made by the Opera Faculty.
One $300 scholarship awarded annually.
Complete the General and Departmental Scholarship Application by March 1.
Selection by Keyboard faculty. Be sure and note your musical instrument skills in the Musical Instrument section of the online application.
This scholarship cannot be renewed.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
No, recommendation will be made by the Keyboard Faculty.
Award amount varies depending on availability of funds.
Complete the General and Departmental Scholarship Application by March 1.
Selection by the Flute faculty
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must
No, recommendation will be made by the Flute Faculty.
Award amount varies depending on availability of funds.
Complete the General and Departmental Scholarship Application by March 1.
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
No, recommendation will be made by the Band Faculty.
Award amount varies depending on availability of funds.
Complete the General and Departmental Scholarship Application by March 1.
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
No, recommendation will be made by the Keyboard Faculty.
Award amount varies depending on availability of funds.
Complete the General and Departmental Scholarship Application by March 1.
This scholarship cannot be renewed.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
No, recommendation will be made by the Composition Faculty.
Award amount varies depending on availability of funds.
Complete the General and Departmental Scholarship Application by March 1.
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
No, recommendation will be made by the Keyboard Faculty.
Award amount varies depending on availability of funds.
Complete the General and Departmental Scholarship Application by March 1.
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
No, recommendation will be made by the Composition Faculty.
Award amount varies depending on availability of funds.
Complete the General and Departmental Scholarship Application by March 1.
Renewed automatically as long as the student maintain satisfactory academic progress.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
Scholarship is awarded to two piano students and one organ student each year.
No, recommendation will be made by the Keyboard Faculty.
Award amount varies depending on availability of funds.
Complete the General and Departmental Scholarship Application by March 1.
Renewed automatically as long as long as the student maintains satisfactory academic progress and shows continual improvement of piano skills.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
Preference given to non-music majors showing good piano skills.
No, recommendation will be made by the Keyboard Faculty.
Award amount varies depending on availability of funds.
Complete the General and Departmental Scholarship Application by March 1.
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
No, recommendation will be made by the Guitar Faculty.
Award amount varies depending on availability of funds.
Complete the General and Departmental Scholarship Application by March 1.
This scholarship can be renewed, but students must reapply to be considered for renewal.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
No, recommendation will be made by the Keyboard Faculty.
Award amount varies depending on availability of funds.
Complete the General and Departmental Scholarship Application by March 1.
This scholarship cannot be renewed.
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:
First preference goes to those majoring in Music or Music Education. Consideration will be made based on high school academic performance, musical ability, and leadership.
No, recommendation will be made by the Clever High School Faculty.
Award amount varies depending on the availability of funding.
Complete the General and Departmental Scholarship Application by March 1.
This scholarship cannot be renewed.
Awarded annually to a student majoring in music composition with an emphasis in Band or Jazz Band composition/arranging. The student must also be a member of the Missouri State Pride, Concert, or Jazz Bands. The student must have maintained a 2.5 GPA.
No, recommendation will be made by the Composition Faculty.
Award amount varies depending on the availability of funding.
Complete the General and Departmental Scholarship Application by March 1.
This scholarship cannot be renewed.
No, recommendation will be made by the String Faculty.