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High school musicians in grades 9 through 12 who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents may enter the U.S. Marine Band Concerto Competition, hosted with the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation.
Three awards are offered, with the first-place winner receiving a $2,500 scholarship and a guest soloist appearance with the Marine Chamber Orchestra. Eligible instruments rotate on a biennial schedule; check the approved repertoire list for the current cycle.
Submit an unedited YouTube performance of one approved repertoire piece accompanied by piano, band, or orchestra, plus all application materials by November 15.
The Marine Band Concerto Competition for High School Musicians awards $2,500 (3 winners).
The deadline is November 15, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: High school; Visual Performing Arts; United States. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
Unigo awards one $1,500 scholarship to a U.S. legal resident age 14 or older who is enrolled or will enroll in an accredited postsecondary program. Applicants submit a short original essay online through Unigo; no GPA or financial-need review. The winner is selected on writing quality and creativity. Prize is paid by check to the winner's accredited college, university, or trade school after proof of enrollment.
Essay written for youProfessional visual, literary, performing, and traditional artists who are Alaska residents at least 18 may apply for short-term career opportunity funding. Full-time students during the grant period are ineligible, and you cannot receive a grant in consecutive state fiscal years. Awards typically range from $300 to $1,000 and cover up to half of cash expenses for time-sensitive professional development such as travel to exhibitions, advanced study with a mentor, freight, materials tied to a confirmed opportunity, or related costs. Tuition, workshop fees, meals, and lodging are not funded. Apply online through ASCA SmartSimple by quarterly deadlines on June 1, September 1, December 1, and March 1. Funded activity must occur between the first of the month after the award and June 30 of the state fiscal year. The Alaska State Council on the Arts administers this standing quarterly grant for individual artists and arts administrators.
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