Berklee offers a limited number of merit-based scholarships to select summer programs. There is no federal aid or need-based funding available for our summer programs.
Please note: you must be registered for a program in order to be considered for a scholarship.
Aspire: Five-Week Music Performance Intensive
Students seeking scholarship assistance must create an account here, register for the program, complete the scholarship application, and submit links to a maximum of three video performances. More information, requirements, and deadlines can be found here.
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Five-Week Scholarship: Berklee offers a limited number of merit-based scholarships to Aspire: Five-Week Music Performance Intensive. Generally, most scholarships awarded range from $1,000 to $3,000, with preference given to students enrolled in high school or secondary school. A very limited number of full-tuition scholarships are available (housing is not included). There is no federal aid for this program.
Priority Scholarship Submission Deadline: March 1, 2019. Decisions will be issued by April 6, 2019.
Regular Scholarship Submission Deadline: April 1, 2019*. Decisions will be issued by April 30, 2019.
*Late submissions received after April 1 will be issued rolling decisions based on available funds.
More information can be found here.
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Rock Workshop Scholarship: Berklee seeks to recruit the most talented young rock instrumentalists and vocalists in the world for this workshop, which is a specialized program designed for students interested in studying and performing rock music at the highest level. Led by artistic director and veteran rocker Marty Walsh, the workshop gives students an opportunity to gain valuable insight into the world of rock music and performance. Students collaborate to develop the band's musical identity, culminating in vocal-centric recordings and performances on campus. Students are selected for the Rock Workshop through the scholarship application process and are awarded a full scholarship covering tuition and housing.
Scholarship Submission Deadline: March 1, 2019. Decisions will be issued by April 6, 2019.
More information can be found here.
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Jazz Workshop Scholarship: Berklee seeks to recruit the most talented young jazz students in the world for this workshop, which is a specialized program designed for students interested in studying and performing jazz at the highest level. Led by Grammy Award–winning drummer Terri Lyne Carrington and Rick DiMuzio, the program gives students an opportunity to gain valuable insight into the world of jazz music and performance by exploring classic and modern jazz repertoire as well as students' original music, culminating in several public performances. Students are selected for the Jazz Workshop through the scholarship application process. Jazz Workshop students are awarded a full scholarship covering tuition and housing.
Scholarship Submission Deadline: March 1, 2019. Decisions will be issued by April 6, 2019.
More information can be found here.
- Summer Sessions: Women's Performance Program: This a special intensive track for female musicians that addresses gender justice in the jazz community. Led by Grammy Award–winning drummer Terri Lyne Carrington, this track emphasizes teaching, empowerment, mentorship, and advocacy for high school and college-level students who wish to pursue careers as professional musicians. Eight outstanding female instrumentalists will be selected by Carrington to study with her and other faculty. Participants will also have the opportunity to study with guest artists. Students are selected for the Summer Sessions: Women's Performance Program through the scholarship application process and are awarded a full scholarship covering tuition and housing.
Scholarship Submission Deadline: March 1, 2019. Decisions will be issued by April 6, 2019.
More information can be found here.
- Arif Mardin Music Fellowship: In memory of Berklee alumnus Arif Mardin '61, the American Turkish Society donates funds to support one fellowship for a student to attend Aspire: Five-Week Music Performance Intensive. Individuals of Turkish descent or nationality are eligible to apply. One student is selected for the Arif Mardin Music Fellowship through the scholarship application process. The scholarship covers tuition, housing, and the registration fee.
Scholarship Submission Deadline: April 1, 2019. Decisions will be issued by April 30, 2019.
More information can be found here.
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Philip B. Agins Endowed Scholarship: The Philip B. Agins Endowed Scholarship was created to benefit a student who is financially deserving and interested in musical growth from the Westerly, Rhode Island; Block Island, Rhode Island; Stonington, Connecticut; Groton, Connecticut; Waterford, Connecticut; and New London, Connecticut regions. The scholarship selection committee will award one $2,500 scholarship towards Aspire: Five-Week Music Performance Intensive. Students seeking financial assistance must create an account here, register for the program, and submit links to a maximum of three video performances (uploaded to YouTube) in the “Next Steps” section of their account.
Scholarship Submission Deadline: April 1, 2019. Decisions will be issued by April 30, 2019.
If you have any questions about scholarships, please contact the Scholarship Office directly at scholarships@berklee.edu or 617-747-8681.
