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John E.N. and Dede Howard Department of Music, Hillsdale College · Direct application
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Hillsdale's music department offers merit-based scholarships to undergraduates of outstanding musical talent regardless of academic major, supporting both individual study and departmental ensembles. Awards include a waiver of private lesson fees and additional scholarship funds, renewable up to four years based on successful academic and musical performance. Awardees must enroll in individual lessons and participate in a departmental ensemble each semester as assigned by the faculty while maintaining good academic standing. The process begins with fall prescreening materials—a performance video, musical resume, one or two recommendations, and a brief statement—followed by a spring audition after admission. Priority consideration requires prescreening and a completed Hillsdale application by December 15, with auditions completed by March 8 and awards notified by April 1.
The Music Department Scholarships awards Amount varies. It is sponsored by John E.N. and Dede Howard Department of Music, Hillsdale College.
The next annual deadline is December 15, 2026. Finish early in case the sponsor requests additional materials.
Key requirements include: United States; High school; Undergraduate; Visual Performing Arts. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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