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Undergraduate Scholarship Information

Music Scholarships

Each year the School of Music awards over $275,000 in scholarships to deserving students who have been accepted for admission to Indiana State University.

To be considered for a scholarship, a student must:

  1. Apply to Indiana State University and be accepted
  2. Apply to the School of Music
  3. Audition for the School of Music at Indiana State University and be accepted by March 3, 2025
  4. Complete the general Branch application by March 1, 2025

There are several scholarships available to incoming music students. You do not have to be a music major to apply for the scholarship but an audition is necessary.

Creative and Performing Arts Scholarships

  • $1,500-$4,500 a semester
  • Awarded for 4 years
  • Every year, 20-30 incoming students receive a CPA Scholarship

Dr. Ruthann Harrison Vocal & Choral Scholarship
Approximately $1,150.00, awarded yearly
For declared major in music with emphasis in choral/vocal studies

George M. Graesch Wind Performance Scholarship
Between $500 – $1,700.00, awarded yearly
New ISU music major with outstanding performing abilities and wind principal instrument with guarantee to participate in 2 wind ensembles

Joseph A. Gremelspacher Memorial Band Music Education Scholarship
Approx. $850, awarded yearly
Music education major with varied high school band participation in high school; career objective to be a band director

Thelma Biddle Nolte and Elmer J. Biddle Memorial Scholarship in Music
Approx. $750, awarded yearly
Open criteria to any music major

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