J.W. Pepper 150th Anniversary Scholarship

U.S. high school seniors or graduates entering their first full year of college who plan a music education major may apply. Applicants must have participated in high school band, orchestra, or choir.

Three $10,000 scholarships are awarded for the 2026-27 academic year ($30,000 total), for students starting full-time undergraduate study in fall 2026.

Applications run December 1 through February 3; administered through Scholarship America with an online recommendation due shortly after. The 2026-27 cycle closed February 3, 2026.

J.W. Pepper, a longtime music publisher and retailer, launched this 150th-anniversary program to support future music educators.