Scholarships
The first step in the scholarship process is to visit the UAF 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 UAF.
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 Alaska 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
UAF Department of Music
PO Box 755660
University of Alaska 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 UAF Music Office, 907-474-7555, uaf-music@alaska.edu.
Other Scholarships
PO Box 82104
Fairbanks, AK 99708For further information visit,Fairbanks Symphony websiteor call 907-474-5733.
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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