School of Music Scholarships
Liberty University School of Music is committed to Training Musicians to be Champions for Christ by providing students with the highest quality education and support. The School of Music Scholarships are designed to help support students to reach their full potential as a musician.
As a recipient, students benefit from academic excellence under world-class faculty, financial stability to focus on music, and the opportunity to connect with like-minded musicians.
Learn more about student eligibility criteria, application requirements, and scholarship benefits in the Student Scholarship Application section below.
Funding Opportunities
We need your help to continue the mission of Training Musicians to be Champions for Christ. We would encourage you to consider a one-time or recurring gifts. Our dedicated team is able to answer your question regarding planned giving, naming opportunities, and establishing named endowments. Your gifts are tax-deductible and can be designated to a specific area, including the School of Music. Both endowment and current-use funds are vital to Liberty’s success. Please contact the Office of Development: development@liberty.edu or (866) 602-7983 for more information
The Gala Benefit Concert
The Gala benefit concert serves as an annual fundraising event to support student scholarships at Liberty University’s School of Music. Through captivating performances by talented student musicians, The Gala provides an opportunity for donors to contribute to the future of aspiring musicians.
Join us in making a difference and empowering the next generation of musical talent by attending The Gala or donating to the scholarship fund. Our next concert is April 2025.
Student Scholarship Applications
New Student Scholarships
Step 1: Complete a School of Music Placement Audition.
These can be completed either through video submission or in-person at one of our CFAW events. All information needed for auditions can be found on the School of Music Placement Audition page.
Step 2: Apply for the New Student Scholarship.
Once you have completed your School of Music Placement Audition, you are then eligible to apply for the New Student Scholarship. This scholarship is merit-based and determined based on your placement auditions.
**Applications for the 2025-2026 New Student Scholarship are currently closed. If you are planning to attend Liberty in Fall 2026, please check back in Fall 2025 for the application to go live again.
Current Student Scholarships
We will be offering $1,000 scholarships to select current students for the Fall 2024/Spring 2025 school year.
Current Student Scholarship Requirements:
- Student must be a full-time residential music major
- Student must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program
- Student must have a 3.0 GPA or higher
Applications are currently closed.
Graduate Assistant/Graduate Scholarships
Step 1: Fill out the 2025-2026 Graduate Student Assistant Scholarship Application
Step 2: Email the following documents to somscholarships@liberty.edu within 1 week of submitting your application:
- Unofficial undergraduate transcripts
- Letter of recommendation
- Audition video on primary instrument
- Resume
Frequently Asked Questions
Am I eligible for Music scholarships if I’m not a Music major?
Is a placement audition required for current Music students seeking scholarships?
If I can’t attend a CFAW event, can I still set up a time to placement audition for a Music scholarship?
Are there scholarships available for students who aren’t Music majors?
How do SOM Scholarships interact with other forms of financial aid?
How can I renew my SOM Scholarship?
Where can I find information about international student scholarships?
Are there scholarships specifically available for Marching Band and Spirit Band members?
If you have any further questions, please contact us at somscholarships@liberty.edu.