Over half of our music students receive some form of financial aid, such as scholarships, grants, loans, or employment opportunities, including work-study options in the music school itself. There are three main sources from which students can receive funding for the school:

1. Music Awards: The School of Music and Dance awarded $450,000 in scholarships for 2010-11, a new record-setting total amount for our school. The average award is $4,338 and ranges from $1,000-$9,000. Every student who auditions for the School of Music and Dance is automatically considered for a Music Scholarship. There is no extra form for your scholarship application; however, you must make the deadline to be considered.

2. Academic Merit Awards: academic merit awards are determined centrally, through processes in the main university admissions and financial aid offices. These include Presidential, Dean's, Diversity Excellence, and General University Scholarships. To learn how to apply for centrally administered financial aid and scholarships please visit the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships website. In some cases your School of Music and Dance award can be combined with centrally administered scholarship funds.

3. Need-based Awards: Students can apply and be considered for need-based assistance through financial aid after filing the required Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). These awards include the prestigious Staton Scholarships, need-based grants, Federal Loans, and Work-Study programs. Work-study positions include library, band, orchestra and choral assistants; public relations; and general office work. File the FAFSA early (by February 1st to meet the March 1 priority date) to be sure that your financial aid package reflects the best combination of scholarships and financial aid for which you qualify.

4. Other Music Scholarships (list in progress):
   University of Oregon Scholarship Search Website
   Women Band Directors Scholarship
   Collaborative Artists EastWest Piano Scholarships