All scholarships are competitive, and are based upon performances at special auditions that are scheduled once in the Fall semester for students applying for the Spring, and three times in the Spring semester for students applying for the Fall. All students accepted for music major study are given private lessons at no additional cost. Scholarships are automatically renewed for up to eight semesters for undergraduates and four semesters for graduates, providing the student maintains eligibility requirements. Upon graduation from SFSU, all loans are forgiven. Pone Forgivable Loan Scholarships are given to graduate and undergraduate performers, including composers, researchers, and educators with significant performance abilities.
Strong preference is given to incoming music majors.
Applicants must have a prior G.P.A. of 3.0 or greater. Additionally, undergraduate students must complete the degree in music at SFSU within six years, and graduate students within four years. Call the Music Department to schedule your scholarship audition. Individual scholarships are given in amounts equivalent to and beyond in-state tuition. Scholarships are automatically renewed for up to eight semesters for undergraduates and four semesters for graduates.