Talent Scholarship – Music
Offered by BYU-Idaho Department of Music (College of Language and Performing Arts)
- Award
- $309 – $2,472
- Deadline
- Renewable
- Yes
- Level
- School-specific
About this scholarship
This is a merit-based, audition-driven scholarship from BYU-Idaho's Department of Music, open to students of any major depending on their instrument or specialty. Awards are tied to enrollment level rather than a flat amount — for example, students enrolled in 12+ credits can receive up to $2,472 per semester, while those in fewer credits receive prorated amounts, with the Music department noting that merit-based awards can go up to full tuition. To be considered, you submit an application to the Music department and complete either a live audition with faculty or a video audition submission, and applying by the priority deadline gives you the best chance of being considered before funds are allocated to later applicants. It's renewable, but you'll need to reapply and requalify each year, and the department may add its own performance or participation expectations for continuing recipients.
Who can apply
- Enrollment
- any
Conditions worth reading twice
Selection is audition-based (live audition with faculty or video submission link), coordinated by the Music department (SNO 246, 208-496-4950, [email protected]) rather than the central Financial Aid office. Open to non-music majors depending on instrument/specialty. No GPA/test minimums published; must enroll in at least 6 credits and have earned less than 140 credits (and no bachelor's degree) like other tuition scholarships.
Keeping it after year one
Must reapply and requalify each year; department may impose additional performance/participation requirements for renewal.
How to apply
Applications are handled by the provider, not by ScholarDuck. Check the deadline on their page before you start — deadlines move, and ours is only as fresh as our last check.
Common questions
When is the Talent Scholarship – Music deadline?
February 1, 2027 (priority deadline). That is the date ScholarDuck recorded from BYU-Idaho Department of Music (College of Language and Performing Arts)'s own page. That is a priority date rather than a final cutoff; providers often keep accepting applications after one, so check BYU-Idaho Department of Music (College of Language and Performing Arts)'s page.
How much is the Talent Scholarship – Music worth?
Awards range from $309 to $2,472. BYU-Idaho Department of Music (College of Language and Performing Arts) describes it as: Tuition-tier structure: 1/4 tuition ($618/sem at 12+ credits) up to full tuition ($2,472/sem at 12+ credits); prorated for 6-11 credits, down to $309/sem (1/4 tuition at 6-8 credits). Merit-based awards up to full tuition. This is the figure listed on the page ScholarDuck checked, not an estimate of what any one applicant receives.
Who is eligible for the Talent Scholarship – Music?
Enrollment: any. Those are the eligibility facts ScholarDuck recorded from BYU-Idaho Department of Music (College of Language and Performing Arts)'s page — a summary of what they publish, not their complete rules. Read their own page before you apply.
Is the Talent Scholarship – Music renewable?
Yes. Must reapply and requalify each year; department may impose additional performance/participation requirements for renewal. Renewal conditions are set by BYU-Idaho Department of Music (College of Language and Performing Arts) and can change — check their page for the current terms.
How do I apply for the Talent Scholarship – Music?
Through BYU-Idaho Department of Music (College of Language and Performing Arts). ScholarDuck does not accept or forward applications. This page links to the BYU-Idaho Department of Music (College of Language and Performing Arts) page ScholarDuck checked, which is where their instructions live; open it, confirm the deadline and requirements there, and apply directly with them.
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