Scholarships
University of Northern Iowa undergraduate students in music receive scholarships each year ranging from $2,000 to $24,000 over four years. The majority of scholarships may be renewable for four years based upon successful progress and available funding. There are opportunities for both entering students and currently enrolled students.
The online scholarship application is only available for students who have applied for admission to the University of Northern Iowa. Music students also complete a supplemental form to arrange their audition and apply for music-specific scholarships. To apply for an audition and scholarships to the School of Music, complete the supplemental music form found here.
If you have not applied for admission to UNI and still wish to audition, please contact the School of Music office for additional information (e-mail music@uni.edu or call (319) 273-2024).
Graduate Scholarships & Assistantships GA Position Descriptions
Entering Student Scholarship Information
Non-major scholarships
Scholarships for students in majors other than music are sometimes available. These scholarships are for students that play certain instruments: bassoon, cello, double bass, euphonium, horn, oboe, tuba, viola and violin. If you would like to schedule an audition for a non-major scholarship, please contact Dr. Melinda Boyd at melinda.boyd@uni.edu .
Currently Enrolled Student Information
The Emerging Artist Competition
The Emerging Artist Competition will be held on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, with preliminary round held on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
Application for 2025 is below.
Scholarship Auditions
Scholarship Auditions for currently enrolled UNI students must be submitted as video by April 1.
Scholarship Audition Information and Form - Currently Enrolled
Presser Scholar Award Information
Application deadline is October 4, 2024.
Click here to review the current information and guidelines.
Instrumental Concerto Competition
The semi-finals round for the Instrumental Concerto Competition will be held October 22, 2025, and the finals will be held in Great Hall on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
Application (due by May 2) and rules for 2025 are below.