MI SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

MI Scholarship Application

Which of the following best describes you?*
- Currently Enrolled Student
- I have applied to MI, but am not yet enrolled
- I have NOT applied to MI yet
To be considered for an MI Scholarship you must submit an admissions application first:

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Student ID Number*
Which MI Program are you currently enrolled in?*
Which MI Program have you applied for?*
What is the education level of your MI Program?*
- Bachelor
- Associate
- Certificate
Which MI Program have you completed?*
High School/G.E.D. Graduation Year*

First Name*
Last Name*
Phone*
Country of Citizenship*
Email*
Date of Birth*
MM slash DD slash YYYY

Application Checklist
MI Acceptance Letter*
Welcome Letter or Acceptance Letter from the Musicians Institute Admissions Department.
Accepted formats: pdf, doc, docx
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf, Max. file size: 15 MB.
Development Scholarship*
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.
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, jpg, Max. file size: 10 MB.
Development Scholarship*
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.
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, jpg, Max. file size: 10 MB.
Development Scholarship*
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.
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, jpg, Max. file size: 10 MB.
Audio Engineering & Studio Recording Scholarship*
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.
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, jpg, png, Max. file size: 10 MB.
Audio Engineering & Studio Recording Scholarship*
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.
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, jpg, png, Max. file size: 10 MB.
Musicians Institute Acceptance Letter (new students only)
Welcome Letter or Acceptance Letter from the Musicians Institute Admissions Department.
Accepted formats: pdf, doc, docx
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf, png, Max. file size: 15 MB.
Hardship Scholarship*
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.
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, jpg, Max. file size: 15 MB.
Independent Artist Certificate Scholarship*
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
- Max file size that can be uploaded is 50 MB.
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: wav, aac, mp3, Max. file size: 50 MB, Max. files: 5.
Independent Artist Certificate Scholarship*
2. Credit List PDF:
- 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.
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, jpg, Max. file size: 10 MB.
Independent Artist Certificate Scholarship*
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.
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, jpg, Max. file size: 10 MB.
Independent Artist Certificate Scholarship*
4. One-Page Essay PDF:
- Describing your short and long-term career objectives.
- Include specific information about how you plan to meet your objectives.
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, jpg, Max. file size: 10 MB.
Artist Producer Entrepreneur Scholarship*
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
- Max file size that can be uploaded is 50MB.
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: wav, aac, mp3, Max. file size: 50 MB, Max. files: 3.
Artist Producer Entrepreneur Scholarship*
2. Credit List PDF:
- 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.
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, jpg, Max. file size: 10 MB.
Artist Producer Entrepreneur Scholarship*
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.
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, jpg, Max. file size: 10 MB.
Artist Producer Entrepreneur Scholarship*
4. One-Page Essay PDF:
- Describing your short and long-term career objectives.
- Include specific information about how you plan to meet your objectives.
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, jpg, Max. file size: 10 MB.
In addition, please submit ONE of the items in steps 5, 6 or 7 below.
Independent Artist Certificate Scholarship
5. YouTube URL:
- Video recording containing a minimum of 2 original songs in a solo performance or in a band/ensemble setting.
Independent Artist Certificate Scholarship
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.
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: png, jpg, pdf, Max. file size: 5 MB, Max. files: 1.
Independent Artist Certificate Scholarship
7. YouTube URL:
- A video recording of no more than 10 minutes documenting your writing/creative process.
Artist Producer Entrepreneur Scholarship
5. YouTube URL:
- video recording containing a minimum of 2 original songs in a solo performance or in a band/ensemble setting.
Artist Producer Entrepreneur Scholarship
6. Multi-Track Audio Files:
- Complete multi-track audio files of 2 original recordings.
- These may be the same songs submitted for the audio recording requirement.
- Accepted formats: wav, mp3, aac
- Max file size that can be uploaded is 50 MB.
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: aac, mp3, wav, Max. file size: 15 MB.
Artist Producer Entrepreneur Scholarship
7. YouTube URL:
- A video recording of no more than 10 minutes documenting your writing/creative process.
International Musicians Merit Scholarship*
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.
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, jpg, Max. file size: 15 MB.
International Musicians Merit Scholarship*
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.
MI Alumni Scholarship*
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.
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, jpg, Max. file size: 15 MB.
MI Alumni Scholarship*
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.
Musicianship Scholarship*
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.
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, jpg, Max. file size: 15 MB.
Musicianship Scholarship*
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.
Music Business Program Entrepreneur Scholarship: 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.
Opportunity Scholarship
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
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 15 MB.

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