Music Scholarship
Jefferson College Music Department offers scholarships to all students attending the college, regardless of their major. This includes music majors and non-music majors.
Fill out a Scholarship Application to get started! Applicants will be notified and audition dates will be scheduled individually. Students must audition for the scholarships in the spring semester for scholarships awarded in the following year.
Spring 2026 Scholarship Audition Days:
- March 6th, 2:00 pm
- April 10th, 2:00 pm
- May 8th, 2:00 pm
The requirements to receive and maintain a music scholarship are:
- participate in one or more of our college music ensembles each semester
- maintain a 2.5 GPA at Jefferson College
Scholarships range from $250 to $1500 per semester, depending on a student’s ability and level of participation in our music department. Scholarships awarded through the Music Department are awarded in addition to A+ scholarships and any Pell Grant awards. These scholarship funds can be used for books, fees (including music applied lesson fees), and housing expenses. Submit your application for the Jefferson College Music Scholarship. Please note that the following documents will be required:
- Official high school transcript
- Two letters of reference (at least one must be from an ensemble director)
If you are a student who is not coming to Jefferson College directly from high school, please contact Dr. Joel Vanderheyden at 636-481-3362 or jvanderh@jeffco.edu for instructions on completing this application.
