Best music scholarships for Oregon flutists

This post contains the complete list of music scholarships for Oregon flutists. It includes all the third-party scholarships that I currently know of for flutists in the state as well as other, more competitive ones for flutists around the nation.

Hopefully, this helps any seniors in Oregon who are looking for some extra money to pay for any expenses. If you have any other music scholarships you would like to share, feel free to comment down below!

1. Greater Portland Flute Society Scholarship

Amount: $300

Eligibility: Middle-school or high-school flutists
Due: November 15

The Greater Portland Flute Society Scholarships are one-time $300 study grants reserved specifically for middle-school or high-school flutists who want to receive private lessons from a GPFS member. Selection is based on financial need, teacher recommendation, and an essay expressing enthusiasm and serious application for the flute. Students may receive the grant a maximum of three times.

Students are notified if they have won the award by December 6, 2019.  The grant check will be sent to the GPFS teacher of the student’s choice. In addition to the study benefits, the recipients a one-year complimentary student membership to the GPFS, which includes the GPFS newsletter and admission to all GPFS sponsored events during the current year.

For more information, visit https://www.gpfs.org/file_storage/StudyGrantFiles/GPFSStudyGrantInformation2019.htm

2. Oregon Music Teacher's Association Orchestral Instrumental Scholarships

Amount: varies

Eligibility: Two divisions: High school grades 9 through 12; High school graduates through age 22
Due: April 11

Flutists are given 15 minutes to play and will compete against other orchestral instruments, including woodwinds, brass, percussion, and strings. Students may enter only one scholarship per year and may not enter the same one again if they received first place in that award in any previous year. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes are available unless a scholarship specifies otherwise. Award amounts vary with cash available in OMTA investment accounts and are subject to change depending on funds available.

For more information, visit https://oregonmta.org/programs/scholarships/omta-instrumental-and-collaborative-scholarships/

3. Beaverton Arts Foundation Scholarship

Amount: $1,000 to $2,500

Eligibility: High school seniors and Portland Community College students within Beaverton School District boundaries

Due: January 31

The Beaverton Arts Foundation supports young artists and promotes access to the arts for everyone. Their performing and visual arts scholarships recognize outstanding achievement and encourage promising growth. These scholarships aim to help foster a diverse and flourishing arts community. Flutists will enter in the performing arts category and will be considered in a pool of other instrumentalists, actors, and dancers.

For more information, visit https://www.beavertonartsfoundation.org/grants-and-scholarships/

4. Oregon Music Hall of Fame Scholarship

Amount: $2,500
Eligibility: High school seniors
Due: March 1

The Oregon Music Hall of Fame honors Oregonians who have made outstanding contributions to, or significant impact on the evolution, development, and perpetuation of the music industry. The annual scholarship program awards a total of $10,000 to four graduating seniors who have show exceptional promise, passion, and potential in the music industry. Flutists applying will be considered in a pool of other musicians of all genres, including classical, contemporary, jazz, and pop.

For more information, visit https://www.omhof.org/music-education-scholarships/

You might also apply to these nationally-competitive scholarships that consider Oregon applicants as well:

5. National YoungArts Foundation

Amount: up to $10,000

Eligibility: 15 to 18 year olds

Due: October 8

YoungArts’ signature program is an application-based award for emerging artists ages 15–18 or in grades 10–12 from across the United States. Selected through a blind adjudication process conducted by an independent panel of highly accomplished artists, YoungArts winners receive valuable support, including financial awards of up to $10,000, professional development and educational experiences working with renowned mentors, and performance and exhibition opportunities at some of the nation’s leading cultural institutions. Flutists applying will be considered in a separate classical music category, which can also lead to consideration for the US Presidential Scholars Program.

6. Davidson Fellows Scholarship

Amount: $5,000, $10,000, and $25,000

Eligibility: 18 years old or younger

Due: February 12

The Davidson Fellows Scholarship awards $50,000, $25,000 and $10,000 scholarships to extraordinary young people, 18 and under, who have completed a significant piece of work. Application categories are Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Literature, Music, Philosophy and Outside the Box. The 2020 Davidson Fellows will be honored at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a special reception. Flutists applying will need to prepare a portfolio of works from different musical eras and complete a significant project benefitting the musical community. Flutists will be considered among other classical musicians.

For more information, visit http://www.davidsongifted.org/fellows-scholarship

7. Against the Grain Artistic Scholarship

Amount: $1,000

Eligibility: Asian-American high school senior or college student

Due: May 2020

The Against The Grain Artistic Scholarship provides financial assistance and promotion of Asian American college students pursuing a major in the performing, visual arts, journalism and/or mass communications. Flutists will need to write an essay and prepare a portfolio. They will be considered among other students in all arts disciplines.

For more information, visit http://againstthegrainproductions.com/atg-artistic-scholarship/

8. Glenn Miller Birthplace Society Scholarship

Amount: varies
Eligibility: high school seniors and college freshmen who intend to make music a part of their future.
Due: March 2nd

Since 1977, the Glenn Miller Birthplace Society has honored the music and memory of Glenn Miller by offering an annual scholarship competition open to high school seniors and college freshmen who intend to make music a part of their future. Students from across the country apply for the scholarship and vocal 10 semi-finalists, and 10 instrumental semi-finalists are chosen to compete at the Glenn Miller Festival. Three winners are selected from each category and perform at the Stage Show the next day during the festival. The Glenn Miller Society awards a total of $12,000 in scholarships each year.

For more information, visit https://www.glennmiller.org/scholarship


Aside from these third-party, application-based scholarships, there are two more ways of winning some money. First, university music departments will often award scholarships to top players if you audition for their ensembles. These university-based scholarships, however, are usually reserved for music majors. Few department scholarships are reserved for music minors. Even fewer, if any, are available for other students taking music courses.

You often will also win some prize money if you win a concerto competition. These scholarships are one-time cash prizes awarded with your debut with the symphony and typically range from $500 to than $3,000, depending on the orchestra's funding.