Scholarships
The first step in the scholarship process is to visit the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Financial Aid website and begin the paperwork process. The deadline for this is February 15. If you have questions prior to applying contact the Music Office.There are many scholarship opportunities for music students at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ.
Scholarship Criteria & Procedures
Criteria
In order to be considered for a Department of Music (all of the below except the Fairbanks Symphony Scholarship) the applicant must be enrolled as a full-time music major or have applied for admission to the University of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Fairbanks, with music as the declared major.
To be considered for a Fairbanks Symphony Scholarship, the applicant must be a full-time student (not necessarily a music major) and must be accepted into the Fairbanks Symphony. Students will be asked to assist with such tasks as orchestra set-up and will be expected to play in all concerts as needed.
Application Requirements
All scholarship applicants are required to submit the following:
Include a performance through a digital upload service such as YouTube or Google Drive, or a DVD if electronic upload is not an option. The performance in the video should include two contrasting works displaying both technical and musical abilities.
All applications, performance links, transcripts, and letters of recommendation must be submitted by March 1 for Music Department scholarships and April 15 for Fairbanks Symphony awards. Unless all materials are present, the application will not be considered.
Submit using our Google Form linked below. Alternately, complete application materials can be sent to:
Subject line: Music Scholarship
Scholarship Chairperson
ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Department of Music
PO Box 755660
University of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK 99775-5660
Department of Music Scholarships
The following scholarships are available to music majors during each academic year. Awards are made in late spring for the following academic year. Read carefully, as the requirements for each award differ.
There may be other awards available, depending upon funding. Please contact the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Music Office, 907-474-7555, uaf-music@alaska.edu.
Other Scholarships
​PO Box 82104
Fairbanks, AK 99708For further information visit,or call 907-474-5733.
The Nanook Fine and Performing Arts Scholarship is open to incoming first-year students who will be studying either Theater & Film, Music, or Art at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ.
Eligibility
- Incoming first-year student applying to attend ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ as a full-time (12 credits or more) undergraduate in fall 2025.
- Admitted to a bachelor's degree in Art, Music or Theatre & Film.
- Demonstrate talent and potential to excel in the fine or performing arts.
Scholarship Amount
Renewable award between $1,000-$5,000 per year, for a total of 4 years. To maintain eligibility, enroll in 12+ ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ credits (full-time) for fall and spring semesters, and meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
How to Apply:
To apply for the scholarship, submit a portfolio-based application that focuses on your work as an artist. Faculty from the Fine Arts programs will evaluate your portfolio or performances and award scholarships based on artistic talent and potential (not based on incoming GPA).
- Complete the
- Upload to the application form or email completed application materials to uaf-financialaid@alaska.edu by 5 p.m. ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ time, Nov. 15:
- Short essay about your artistic pursuits (200 words)
- Portfolio/performance samples
Deadline: Admissions applications, transcripts, and scholarship application must all be submitted before the deadline (Nov. 15 for the following fall semester). Award decisions will be announced by Jan. 15.
General questions or concerns about this scholarship can be addressed to the scholarship coordinator at 907-474-7256 or uaf-financialaid@alaska.edu.
Did you know?
CLA has been the beneficiary of some truly generous gifts from alumni, friends, former professors and staff and other donors. The College of Liberal Arts has many scholarships to offer, from department-specific to college-wide. Why don't you see if there's another here for you?
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