MI SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Scholarship Year*
Scholarship Quarter*
Scholarship Quarter

Fall
Please select the MI Scholarship you would like to apply for:*
- Artist Producer Entrepreneur Scholarship
- Development Scholarship
- Hardship Scholarship (MUSICIANS INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIPS ONLY)
- International Musicians Merit Scholarship
- Independent Artist Scholarship
- MI Alumni Scholarship
- Music Business Program Entrepreneur Scholarship
- Musicianship Scholarship

Which of the following best describes you?*
- Currently Enrolled Student
- I have applied to MI, but am not yet enrolled
- I have NOT applied to MI yet
To be considered for an MI Scholarship you must submit an admissions application first:

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Student ID Number*
Which MI Program are you currently enrolled in?*
Which MI Program have you applied for?*
What is the education level of your MI Program?*
- Bachelor
- Associate
- Certificate
Which MI Program have you completed?*
High School/G.E.D. Graduation Year*

First Name*
Last Name*
Phone*
Country of Citizenship*
Email*
Date of Birth*
MM slash DD slash YYYY

Application Checklist
MI Acceptance Letter*
Welcome Letter or Acceptance Letter from the Musicians Institute Admissions Department.
Accepted formats: pdf, doc, docx
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 50 MB.
Development Scholarship*
1. One-Page Essay:
- Explaining why you should be considered for the MI Development Scholarship.
- You may include your musical background, aspirations, financial situation, or any other factors that you consider relevant.
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, jpg, Max. file size: 10 MB.
Development Scholarship*
2. Copy of Official Transcript:
- A copy of your official high school or college transcript.
- A minimum of 24 semester units or 36 quarter credits is required for college transcripts.
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, jpg, Max. file size: 10 MB.
Development Scholarship*
3. Copy of Tax Return:
- A copy of your tax return or other income verification for the previous year.
- If 24 years of age or younger, a copy of parents’ tax return is also required.
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, jpg, Max. file size: 10 MB.
Hardship Scholarship*
1. One-Page Essay:
- Explaining why you should be considered for the MI Hardship Scholarship.
- Include your goals, financial situation (including the amount of tuition credit requested), and any other factors you consider relevant.
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, jpg, Max. file size: 50 MB.
Independent Artist Certificate Scholarship*
1. Audio Recording:
- Containing the 2-3 songs that you submitted with your original application to the program, plus a minimum of two or maximum of five more
- Accepted formats: wav, mp3, aac
- Max file size that can be uploaded is 50 MB.
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: wav, aac, mp3, Max. file size: 50 MB, Max. files: 5.
Independent Artist Certificate Scholarship*
2. Credit List PDF:
- Detailed credit list for any songs performed or submitted with your application.
- Include information that lists who performed each instrument, who engineered, and who produced.
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, jpg, Max. file size: 10 MB.
Independent Artist Certificate Scholarship*
3. Lyric Sheet PDF:
- If you are the author of any lyrics performed or submitted with this application.
- Include a lyric sheet for each song.
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, jpg, Max. file size: 10 MB.
Independent Artist Certificate Scholarship*
4. One-Page Essay PDF:
- Describing your short and long-term career objectives.
- Include specific information about how you plan to meet your objectives.
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, jpg, Max. file size: 10 MB.
Artist Producer Entrepreneur Scholarship*
1. Audio Recording:
- Containing the 2-3 songs that you submitted with your original application to the program, plus a minimum of two or maximum of five more
- Accepted formats: wav, mp3, aac
- Max file size that can be uploaded is 50MB.
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: wav, aac, mp3, Max. file size: 50 MB, Max. files: 3.
Artist Producer Entrepreneur Scholarship*
2. Credit List PDF:
- Detailed credit list for any songs performed or submitted with your application.
- Include information that lists who performed each instrument, who engineered, and who produced.
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, jpg, Max. file size: 10 MB.
Artist Producer Entrepreneur Scholarship*
3. Lyric Sheet PDF:
- If you are the author of any lyrics performed or submitted with this application.
- Include a lyric sheet for each song.
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, jpg, Max. file size: 10 MB.
Artist Producer Entrepreneur Scholarship*
4. One-Page Essay PDF:
- Describing your short and long-term career objectives.
- Include specific information about how you plan to meet your objectives.
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, jpg, Max. file size: 10 MB.
In addition, please submit ONE of the items in steps 5, 6 or 7 below.
Independent Artist Certificate Scholarship
5. YouTube URL:
- Video recording containing a minimum of 2 original songs in a solo performance or in a band/ensemble setting.
Independent Artist Certificate Scholarship
6. Multi-Track Audio Files:
Please submit us a screenshot as documentation of the Logic/Pro Tools/Ableton/DAW sessions that were used in your multitrack recording sessions.

Accepted formats: jpg, png, pdf

Max file size that can be uploaded is 5MB.
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: png, jpg, pdf, Max. file size: 5 MB, Max. files: 1.
Independent Artist Certificate Scholarship
7. YouTube URL:
- A video recording of no more than 10 minutes documenting your writing/creative process.
Artist Producer Entrepreneur Scholarship
5. YouTube URL:
- video recording containing a minimum of 2 original songs in a solo performance or in a band/ensemble setting.
Artist Producer Entrepreneur Scholarship
6. Multi-Track Audio Files:
- Complete multi-track audio files of 2 original recordings.
- These may be the same songs submitted for the audio recording requirement.
- Accepted formats: wav, mp3, aac
- Max file size that can be uploaded is 50 MB.
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: aac, mp3, wav, Max. file size: 50 MB.
Artist Producer Entrepreneur Scholarship
7. YouTube URL:
- A video recording of no more than 10 minutes documenting your writing/creative process.
International Musicians Merit Scholarship*
1. One-Page Essay:
- Describing yourself and why you should be considered for this scholarship.
- You may include your musical background, aspirations or any other factors that you consider relevant.
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, jpg, Max. file size: 50 MB.
International Musicians Merit Scholarship*
2. YouTube URL:
- Must contain 3 performances: 2 songs in 2 different styles in an ensemble setting (i.e. accompanied by at least one other live musician) and 1 solo piece.
MI Alumni Scholarship*
1. One-Page Essay:
- Describing yourself and why you should be considered for this scholarship.
- You may include your musical background, aspirations or any other factors that you consider relevant.
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, jpg, Max. file size: 50 MB.
MI Alumni Scholarship*
2. YouTube URL:
- Must contain 3 performances: 2 songs in 2 different styles in an ensemble setting (i.e. accompanied by at least one other live musician) and 1 solo piece.
Musicianship Scholarship*
1. One-Page Essay:
- Describing yourself and why you should be considered for this scholarship.
- You may include your musical background, aspirations or any other factors that you consider relevant.
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, jpg, Max. file size: 50 MB.
Musicianship Scholarship*
2. YouTube Video URL Which must contain
- 3 performances: 2 songs in 2 different styles in an ensemble setting (i.e. accompanied by at least one other live musician) and 1 solo piece.
Music Business Program Entrepreneur Scholarship: YouTube Video*
Explain why you should be considered for the scholarship. Include your name, your career goals, business ideas/plans, and any other factors you consider relevant. Maximum length is 3 minutes, spoken voice only- no performance footage is accepted. Videos that exceed 3 minutes will not be considered.

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