Scholarships

Presidential Scholarship

Each year, the college selects a very limited number of the top entering musicians to receive this scholarship. Students who receive a Presidential Scholarship are automatically nominated and selected, based on their audition and financial need, and are notified individually by the Office of Admissions prior to the deposit deadline each year. 

The scholarship, which covers the cost of tuition, on-campus housing, the meal plan, laptop*, software, major bundles, and the comprehensive fee**, is renewed each year, for a total of eight semesters to cover a single major*** and follows the standard scholarship policy. The Presidential Scholarship does not cover the cost of off-campus housing.

*Only Berklee College of Music Presidential Scholars receive the laptop portion of their scholarship in their first semester. Boston Conservatory at Berklee Presidential Scholars do not receive the laptop, but will receive an iPad.

**Health insurance, travel, books, and miscellaneous fees are not included.

***Students who elect to declare a dual major should prepare to pay for semesters beyond the length of their scholarship.

No additional application or request for consideration is necessary, but students must have a FAFSA and/or CSS Profile on file.

Full-Tuition Scholarships

While the vast majority of scholarships awarded are partial-tuition, a limited number of full-tuition awards are available to exceptionally qualified applicants. These scholarships are awarded based on the strength of an applicant's audition and interview, are renewed each year for a total of eight semesters to cover a single major*, and follow the standard scholarship policy.

No additional application or request for consideration is necessary. 

*Students who elect to declare a dual major should prepare to pay for semesters beyond the length of their scholarship.

Division awards are given to Berklee College of Music students demonstrating high academic and artistic achievement within their respective academic divisions. These relatively small awards are generally decided in the spring semester and issued based on academic division. Students who are eligible will be notified.