Department of Music scholarships are awarded primarily on the basis of talent and potential for success in the student's chosen career, with the student's financial need as a secondary consideration. The deadline for music scholarship and grant applications is around March 1. Application forms can be picked up in the department office, or requests can be made by e-mailing Patrick Reynolds. The following scholarships and awards are available through the Music Department.

• Department  of Music Talent Award. This award is given to entering first-year students, and is renewable for three additional years. Application may be made at the time of the audition for music admission. The award is for exceptional talent and potential in the candidate’s chosen field of music. Deadline: approx. March 1, annually.
• Cathleen M. McAuley Memorial Scholarship in Marching Band. This scholarship is in the amount of $1,000 per year, and may be renewed. It is usually given to music majors specifically.
• The Dayton Philharmonic Volunteer's Association Scholarship. This is a $500 scholarship to any UD student who is a resident of Montgomery County or of any surrounding counties in the greater Dayton area. In addition, any former member of the Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra is eligible, even if not a resident of a local county. The student must be a performer on an orchestral instrument (strings, winds, or percussion) and may be a first-year or upper class student.
• The Maurice and Cecilia Reichard Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship of up to $500 per year is usually awarded to music students. This scholarship may be renewed.
• Ohio Federation of Music Clubs Music Therapy Scholarship. This is a $1,000 scholarship for a music therapy major for the junior or senior year. The applicant must be an Ohio resident.
• University of Dayton Band Grant. These awards range from approximately $200-$750 per year, depending upon student need.
• Kathleen Lignelli Droesch Music Scholarship. This is a $700 award for women who are enrolled at UD and are full-time music majors. Applicants must be members of Sigma Alpha Iota Fraternity. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors are eligible.

For more about university-funded scholarships and for financial aid information, visit admission.udayton.edu/finaid/.

Outside Scholarships

University of Dayton students have been the recipients of many of the outside scholarships available to music majors. Students must apply directly to each organization. Some of the outside scholarships our students have received are:

• The Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Therapy Scholarship for $1,000 annually.
• The Dorothy Dann Bullock Award in Music Therapy offered by the National Federation of Music Clubs. It is a $750 award for a student enrolled in a music therapy program.
• The National Federation of Music Clubs Music Therapy Scholarship offered in the amount of $750 and $500. 
• Several scholarships offered by the Ohio Federation of Music Clubs and the National Federation of Music Clubs, including a Summer Music Scholarship, a Young Composer's Award, Piano Awards, a Music Education Scholarship, and other awards.
• The Gates Millennium Scholars Program is administered by the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), to provide scholarships and fellowships for outstanding low-income African-American, Native American, Hispanic American, and Asian American students.