This scholarship program has provided means for Stanford students to continue study in applied music. There are over 100 awards granted each quarter, in support of music practice.
***THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FOR WINTER QUARTER IS NOW CLOSED. WE REGRET WE ARE UNABLE TO REVIEW ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP REQUESTS AT THIS TIME.***
Scholarship forms are always available on the first day of a quarter, and are due by the Final Study List Deadline (Friday of Week 3 by 5pm).
By filling out the scholarship form, the Friends of Music assume that you are in need of aid. Everyone who submits a scholarship request will receive some amount of funding. Please wait to request aid until you have been successfully admitted into a lesson studio.
If you are requesting funding for more than one lesson studio per quarter, please fill out multiple forms. Do not submit multiple instruments on the same form.
Scholarship Options
If you are not granted an award in your desired area, your application will be reverted to the "DEPARTMENTAL SCHOLARSHIP" category:
ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP (Autumn only):
Students who can commit to a year (3 quarters) of private lessons. Students will be paired with an active donor for all three quarters in an effort to provide continuity for our scholarship donors, and further networking opportunities for students. The award is open to all students. This is a full scholarship for Music majors and minors, and a partial scholarship for non majors.
ARTS MARKETING SCHOLARSHIP
Instead of scholarship thank you notes, students will be required to submit materials that can be used for advertising department concerts and recitals. Examples include: photographs of concerts or rehearsals, press release text, live tweeting, or Facebook posts. Students will be given one assignment per quarter based on personal skill set. This award is open to all students, limit 20 per quarter. This is a full scholarship for Music majors and minors, and a partial scholarship for non majors.
DEPARTMENTAL SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded based on demonstrable need and Department of Music citizenship, such as involvement in the Department through ensembles, volunteer work or high levels of achievement in individual instrument areas. This award is open to all students. This is a full scholarship for Music majors and minors, and a partial scholarship for non majors.
ENGINEERS IN THE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP
Sponsored by the School of Engineering to encourage engineering students to continue their music studies while at Stanford. Applicants must be OFFICIALLY declared in the School of Engineering (graduate or undergraduate programs). This is a partial scholarship.
MARCHING BAND SCHOLARSHIP
Sponsored by the Leland Stanford Junior Marching Band for students to extend their musical abilities. This award is only open to students active in the LSJUMB program. This is a full scholarship.
SHENSON AWARD FOR MUSIC IN MEDICINE
Applicants must be registered for, or have already taken the MCATs, be currently enrolled in the Medical School, or be currently in a medical fellowship or residency. (1-2 awards given per year) This is a full scholarship.
Basic Scholarship Requirements
The basic requirements for receiving a Friends of Music scholarship are:
- •Submit the scholarship application form by the quarterly deadline
•Enroll in your lesson course for 3 units and a letter grade (undergraduates only)
•Write a thank you note or provide a marketing deliverable by the indicated deadline (communicated via email)
•Upon patron assignment, invite your scholarship patron to all of your performances, and include a thank you byline in your recital program content.
Your Friends of Music scholarship amount will be mainly determined by your:
- •University financial aid ranking (how much aid you receive from university)
•Level of involvement with Department ensembles, classes and other activities
•Other indicated need.
Note: As of June 15, 2015, any request for a scholarship will be held in pending status if the conditions of a scholarship in a previous quarter are unmet.
***THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FOR WINTER QUARTER IS NOW CLOSED. WE REGRET WE ARE UNABLE TO REVIEW ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP REQUESTS AT THIS TIME.***
