MUSICIANS INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIPS

Musicians Institute offers the Audio Engineering & Studio Recording Scholarship to newly enrolling and continuing students in order to encourage the educational development of audio engineers and audio industry professionals.

ELIGIBILITY

• Available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents only.
• Based on demonstrated financial need as well as academic history.
• May be applied to any Musicians Institute Certificate or Degree program (MI Select and Select Express are not eligible).
• New Students:
  • Scholarship applicants must apply to an audio program at MI and have submitted the Admissions Application to be considered for a scholarship.
  • Applicant must have completed federal financial aid application by the appropriate due date.
• Continuing students:
  • Must have a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA to apply.

PROVISIONS

• The total scholarship amount will be divided by the total number of quarters in the particular program and credited toward each quarter’s tuition in equal amounts for as long as the student maintains satisfactory academic progress.
• The total scholarship amount will be commiserated to the number of units the student is taking in an audio program
• Scholarships are non-transferable, and may not be applied to any person, program or start date other than the one for which it was awarded.
• Continuing students may re-apply, but only twice per program.

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

1. Two one-page essays (500 words max. each)

• Essay #1: Explain your financial need for the Audio Engineering Development Scholarship.
• Essay #2: Name the artist, songs(s), and/or genre of music that got you interested in audio engineering and why you want to become an audio engineer. You may include your musical background, aspirations, or any other factors that you consider relevant.

2. Copy of Tax Return

• A copy of your tax return or other income verification for the previous year.
• If 24 years of age or younger, a copy of parents’ tax return is also required.

3. Musicians Institute Acceptance Letter (new students only)

• Welcome Letter or Acceptance Letter from the Musicians Institute Admissions Department

AWARD

Audio Engineering Scholarship Amount: $1,000-$2,000 Per Term

Length: Length of Program

Contact your admissions advisor or email admissions@mi.edu for more details and assistance.

Please Apply Here. Scholarship applications will only be accepted through this page.

ELIGIBILITY

• Available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents only.
• Based on demonstrated financial need as well as academic history.
• May be applied to any Musicians Institute Certificate or Degree program (MI Select and Select Express are not eligible).
• Applicants must be accepted into a qualified program.

REQUIREMENTS

• Scholarship applicants must apply to a program at MI and have submitted the Admissions Application to be considered for a scholarship.
• Complete applications must be received by scholarship due date. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• The total scholarship amount will be divided by the total number of quarters in the particular program and credited toward each quarter’s tuition in equal amounts for as long as the student maintains satisfactory academic progress.
• Scholarships are non-transferable, and may not be applied to any person, program or start date other than the one for which it was awarded.
• Applicant must have completed federal financial aid application by the appropriate due date.

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

1. One-Page Essay

Explaining why you should be considered for the MI Development Scholarship.
You may include your musical background, aspirations, financial situation, or any other factors that you consider relevant.

2. Copy of Official Transcript

A copy of your official high school or college transcript.
A minimum of 24 semester units or 36 quarter credits is required for college transcripts.

3. Copy of Tax Return

A copy of your tax return or other income verification for the previous year.
If 24 years of age or younger, a copy of parents’ tax return is also required.

4. Musicians Institute Acceptance Letter

Welcome Letter or Acceptance Letter from the Musicians Institute Admissions Department

AWARD

Scholarship Amount: $1000 – $2000 Per Term

Length: Length of Program

Contact your admissions advisor or email admissions@mi.edu for more details and assistance.

Please Apply Here. Scholarship applications will only be accepted through this page.

The MI Hardship Scholarship is awarded to qualified applicants who are currently enrolled in the MI Certificate, AA Degree, or BM Degree programs and who need additional assistance towards the end of their program.  This award is based on current academic standing, position within a program, financial need, and essay submission.

ELIGIBILITY

• Available only to students enrolled in a Certificate, Associate, or Bachelor program (Select and Select Express programs are not eligible).
• Only available to continuing students. Students must apply in their second to last or last quarter for consideration.
• Eligibility is determined by a combination of demonstrated financial need, academic standing (minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75) and the quality and content of the scholarship essay.
• Student’s tuition balance along with available scholarship funds and other factors will be considered to determine the award amount.

REQUIREMENTS

• Scholarship applicants must apply to a program at MI and have submitted the Admissions Application to be considered for a scholarship.
• Students must apply for and accept all other student aid for which he/she is eligible prior to applying for a Hardship Scholarship. Hardship Scholarship award may not be used to replace student aid funding.
• This is a one-time award applied as tuition credit to the upcoming quarter’s balance of your certificate or degree program (Select and Select Express programs are not eligible).
• Scholarships are non-transferable, and may not be applied to any person, program or start date other than the one for which it was awarded.
• This scholarship cannot be combined with any other scholarships offered at MI, other than the Open House Scholarship. If a student receives another scholarship from MI, which is higher in amount, the student will forfeit this scholarship.

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

1. One-Page Essay

Explaining why you should be considered for the MI Hardship Scholarship.
Include your goals, financial situation (including the amount of tuition credit requested), and any other factors you consider relevant.

AWARD

Scholarship Amount: $1,000 – $2,000 Per Term

One time award (Last quarter only)

Contact your admissions advisor or email admissions@mi.edu for more

Please Apply Here. Scholarship applications will only be accepted through this page.

ELIGIBILITY

• Available to International students with a valid F-1 visa only.
• May be applied to Certificate or Degree in Guitar, Bass, Vocal, Drum, or Keyboard Performance programs or Degree in Music Composition program. (MI Select and MI Select Express programs are not eligible.)
• Available to newly enrolled students only. 

REQUIREMENTS

• Scholarship applicants must apply to a program at MI and have submitted the Admissions Application to be considered for a scholarship.   
• The total scholarship amount will be divided by the total number of quarters in the particular program and credited toward each quarter’s tuition in equal amounts for as long as the student maintains a 2.75 GPA.
• Scholarships are non-transferable, and may not be applied to any person, program or start date other than the one for which it was awarded.

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

1. One-Page Essay

Describing yourself and why you should be considered for this scholarship.
You may include your musical background, aspirations or any other factors that you consider relevant.

2. YouTube URL

Must contain 3 performances: 2 songs in 2 different styles in an ensemble setting (i.e. accompanied by at least one other live musician) and 1 solo piece.

3. Musicians Institute Acceptance Letter

Welcome Letter or Acceptance Letter from the Musicians Institute Admissions Department

AWARD

Scholarship Amount: $1000 – $2000 Per Term

Length: Length of Program

Contact your admissions advisor or email admissions@mi.edu for more details and assistance.

Please Apply Here. Scholarship applications will only be accepted through this page.

ELIGIBILITY

• Available to International Students and US Citizens.
• May be applied to the Independent Artist Program only. (MI Select program is not eligible.)
• Available to newly enrolled students only.

REQUIREMENTS

• Scholarship applicants must apply to a program at MI and have submitted the Admissions Application to be considered for a scholarship. 
• The total scholarship amount will be divided by the total number of quarters in the particular program and credited toward each quarter’s tuition in equal amounts for as long as the student maintains a 2.75 GPA.
• Scholarships are non-transferable, and may not be applied to any person, program or start date other than the one for which it was awarded.

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

1. Audio Recording

Containing the 2-3 songs that you submitted with your original application to the program, plus a minimum of two or maximum of five more.
Accepted formats: wav, mp3, aac

2. Credit List

Detailed credit list for any songs performed or submitted with your application.
Include information that lists who performed each instrument, who engineered, and who produced.

3. Lyric Sheet PDF

If you are the author of any lyrics performed or submitted with this application.
Include a lyric sheet for each song.

4. One-Page Word Essay

Describing your short and long-term career objectives.
Include specific information about how you plan to meet your objectives.

5. YouTube URL

Video recording containing a minimum of 2 original songs in a solo performance or in a band/ensemble setting.

6. Multi-Track Audio Files

Please submit us a screenshot as documentation of the Logic/Pro Tools/Ableton/DAW sessions that were used in your multitrack recording sessions.
Accepted formats: jpg, png, pdf
Max file size that can be uploaded is 5MB.

7. YouTube URL

A video recording of no more than 10 minutes documenting your writing/creative process.

8. Musicians Institute Acceptance Letter

Welcome Letter or Acceptance Letter from the Musicians Institute Admissions Department 

AWARD

Scholarship Amount: $1000 – $2000 Per Term

Length: Length of Program

Contact your admissions advisor or email admissions@mi.edu for more details and assistance.

Please Apply Here. Scholarship applications will only be accepted through this page.

ELIGIBILITY

• Available to international students and U.S. citizens.
• May only be applied to the Music Business Program.
• Available to newly enrolled students only. Returning students in any MI program are not eligible.

REQUIREMENTS

• Scholarship applicants must apply to a program at MI and have submitted the Admissions Application to be considered for a scholarship.
• Scholarship is credited toward the first quarter of the program as long as the student maintains satisfactory academic progress.
• Scholarships are non-transferable, and may not be applied to any person, program or start date other than the one for which it was awarded.

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

1. YouTube Video

Explain why you should be considered for the scholarship.
Include your name, your career goals, business ideas/plans, and any other factors you consider relevant.
Maximum length is 3 minutes, spoken voice only- no performance footage is accepted.
Videos that exceed 3 minutes will not be considered.

2. Musicians Institute Acceptance Letter

Welcome Letter or Acceptance Letter from the Musicians Institute Admissions Department

AWARD

Scholarship Amount: $1000 – $2000 Per Term

Length: Length of Program

Contact your admissions advisor or email admissions@mi.edu for more details and assistance.

Please Apply Here. Scholarship applications will only be accepted through this page.

Musicianship Scholarships are available to new and current instrumental students enrolling in the Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Composition, Associate of Arts, or Certificate in Performance Programs.

The scholarship is applicable for students enrolled in instrumental performance programs and composition only, and may not be transferred to a non-performance program emphases (Audio Engineering, Music Business, Independent Artist, Guitar Craft, or Film) within an AA or Bachelor degree.

ELIGIBILITY

• Available to International Students and US Citizens.
• May be applied to Certificate or Degree in Guitar, Bass, Vocal, Drum, or Keyboard Performance programs or Degree in Music Composition program. (MI Select and MI Select Express programs are not eligible.)
• Available to newly enrolled students and current continuing students.

REQUIREMENTS

• Scholarship applicants must apply to a program at MI and have submitted the Admissions Application to be considered for a scholarship. 
• The total scholarship amount will be divided by the total number of quarters in the particular program and credited toward each quarter’s tuition in equal amounts for as long as the student maintains a 2.75 GPA.
• Scholarships are non-transferable, and may not be applied to any person, program or start date other than the one for which it was awarded.

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

1. One-Page Essay

Describing yourself and why you should be considered for this scholarship.
You may include your musical background, aspirations or any other factors that you consider relevant.

2. YouTube Video URL Which must contain

3 performances: 2 songs in 2 different styles in an ensemble setting (i.e. accompanied by at least one other live musician) and 1 solo piece.

3. Musicians Institute Acceptance Letter

Welcome Letter or Acceptance Letter from the Musicians Institute Admissions Department 

AWARD

Scholarship Amount: $1000 – $2000 Per Term

Length: Length of Program

Contact your admissions advisor or email admissions@mi.edu for more details and assistance.

Please Apply Here. Scholarship applications will only be accepted through this page.

International Outreach Scholarships are now available to new students who apply during their MI International Outreach live audition. This is a unique opportunity for our international outreach students, and no separate application will be required.

AWARD

Application: Not required

Application Deadline: During the Live Audition

Decision Notice: Will be announced during the Live Audition

Scholarship Amount: $1000

Length: Length of Program

The Opportunity Scholarship is awarded to NEW students that qualify for Financial Aid and enroll in a Certificate, AA Degree, or BM Degree program. This scholarship is based on verifiable financial need, and essay submission.

ELIGIBILITY

• Must be a Domestic student and using Federal Student Aid.
• Available to NEW students only
• Available to dependent students, as determined by the FAFSA, whose parents have applied and have been denied a parent PLUS Loan. (Dependent students with an approved PLUS Loans are disqualified automatically) Students whose parents decline the Parent loan will not be considered.
  
• Must be enrolling in Certificate, Associate, or Bachelor program. (Select Express and Masters programs are not eligible).
  

REQUIREMENTS

• Must have completed a FAFSA and all financial aid requirements for the year of enrollment. Financial aid recipient must have verifiable financial need, and accept all aid offered.
  
• Must be accepted into qualified program.
• Must submit a one-Page Essay explaining your financial hardship and how MI can help your future financially . Include your goals, and any other factors you may consider relevant.
  

AWARD

Scholarship Amount:
Up to $1,500 If enrolled in 12 units or more
Up to $750 If enrolled for less than 12 units (no less than 6)

Total scholarship amount will be divided by the total number of quarters for standard length of program, and credited toward each quarter’s tuition in equal amounts for as long as the student maintains satisfactory academic progress.

• Scholarships do not have a cash value, therefore will be adjusted if if a credit balance is created.
  
• Scholarship is non-transferable.
• Scholarship may be combined with other scholarships offered at MI not to exceed $2,000-$3,000 depending on enrollment status (½-time vs. full-time).
  
• Scholarship will be reversed for any quarter that is not completed at the time of withdrawal or termination from program.
  

Please Apply Here. Scholarship applications will only be accepted through this page.