Music Scholarships

The Department of Music and Theatre offers music scholarships.

No, any incoming freshman or transfer student may qualify for a music scholarship. Approximately 75% of the students involved in the music ensembles are nonmajors, and a large number of music scholarships are awarded to nonmajors.

Music scholarships are renewable. However, you will have to maintain an above-average grade-point and fulfill any other stipulations stated when the award was initially offered.

Probably! Numerous scholarships and awards are available, and each carries its own stipulations. This will be discussed in detail when you audition.

First of all, you must be admitted to Baker University and must apply for financial aid through the Financial Aid Office if you’ve not already done so. The Department of Music and Theatre recommends to Financial Aid a music scholarship award amount, and after reviewing your financial needs, the Financial Aid Office determines the actual amount of music scholarship you may receive.

Application for Admission and Financial Aid

Yes. You must complete three steps before music faculty will recommend you for an award.

1. Complete a music program scholarship application.
2. Submit a completed teacher recommendation form.
   Teacher Recommendation Form
3. Audition in person or submit an audition video. It is recommended that you audition before the end of April preceding your first year of college.

Simply fill out the online scholarship application and either submit a URL for your recorded audition or schedule your date. Contact the music program at 785.594.8478 or email perform@bakerU.edu. Following your request you will receive a letter confirming your audition date with further explanation of the audition procedures.