Scholarship Opportunities–Continuing and Returning Students
The Berklee Achievement-based Scholarship
The Berklee Achievement-based Scholarship (BAS) is the general scholarship fund maintained by the college for continuing and returning students. Applicants must have completed a minimum of two full-time semesters of study at Berklee and continue to maintain a cumulative grade point average of not less than 2.50. U.S. citizens and legal residents are required to have a current Financial Aid Application on file with the Office of Financial Aid. Students are required to submit an online achievement portfolio highlighting their musical and academic accomplishments during their time at Berklee. The link below provides detailed guidelines and requirements for the online portfolio:
To apply, continuing or returning students should login to my.berklee.net for further information and to access the online application form. After logging in, the information is available by clicking on the Student Services tab and then the My Finances tab and then the Apply for Berklee Achievement Scholarship link. For further information, please contact the office at scholarships@berklee.edu or 617 747-8681.
The Jazz Masters Scholarship Funds
The Jazz Masters Scholarship Funds are established in conjunction with the appearance at the Berklee Performance Center of the artists named here. Varying amounts are awarded annually to musically outstanding upper-semester students.
The Endowed Funds
The Endowed Funds are scholarship funds established by named donors to assist talented and financially needy students.
The Alumni Incentive Awards
The Alumni Incentive Awards are scholarship funds established in recognition of the contributions of Berklee alumni. Varying amounts are awarded annually to musically outstanding applicants in the names of such artists as John Abercrombie '67, for guitarists; Richie Cole '67, for saxophonists; Al DiMeola '74, for guitarists; Abraham Laboriel, Sr. '72, for bassists; John Scofield '73, for guitarists; Steve Smith '76, for drummers; Ernie Watts '66, for saxophonists; and Joe Zawinul '59, for keyboardists/synthesists.
The Division Achievement-based Awards
The Division Achievement-based Awards are given to students nominated by faculty based on their outstanding academic and musical achievement and level of participation in on-campus music activities. Awards are presented at an annual ceremony held each spring.
Special Awards
Special purpose scholarship funds include the Boston Public High School Scholarship Fund (for graduates of Boston public high schools with financial need) and the Summer Study Scholarship Fund (for deserving applicants to the Summer Performance Program).
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