SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarship Amounts and Method of Award
- Scholarships are awarded in the form of tuition credit only.
- The total award amount will be determined after a review of your application.
- The total award amount is divided by the number of quarters in your program and credited equally toward each quarter’s tuition (except The Musicians Foundation Scholarships and MI Hardship Scholarship, which is a one-time award).
Application and Notification
- Scholarships are available to students enrolling in a new program. Before you submit a scholarship application, you must apply to a program and have a Welcome Letter or Letter of Acceptance from MI’s Admission Department.
- Completed applications submitted by the appropriate deadline will be reviewed and applicants will be notified of the results within two weeks after the deadline.
Other Information
- All scholarships are non-transferable and may not be applied to any other person, program, or start date other than those for which they were originally awarded.
- Scholarship recipients who fail to meet minimum academic requirements during their enrollment will forfeit any remaining award balance (see scholarship applications for specific requirements).
AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS
THE MUSICIANS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
THE MUSICIANS FOUNDATION GUITAR CRAFT SCHOLARSHIP
The scholarship is generously funded by the Pat Hicks Founders Endowment, and is provided to encourage and support the educational growth of a new or returning student in the MI Guitar Craft Academy Program who clearly articulates their career goals in the music industry, as well as why they should be considered for the scholarship in an 800-word written essay.
AWARD
- The total scholarship award will be $2,500 credited toward the first quarter of the program.
ELIGIBILITY
- Available to international students and U.S. citizens.
- May only be applied to the Guitar Craft Academy Program.
- Previous winners of this scholarship are not eligible.
- New or currently enrolled GCA students.
REQUIREMENTS
- Scholarship applicants must have submitted the Application for Admissions by the scholarship application deadline.
- Awardee must maintain enrollment at 12 units (full time status) during the full length of award period. Failure to maintain enrollment and satisfactory academic progress in the program for the full duration of the scholarship will result in withdrawal of the award.
- Scholarship is credited toward the first quarter of the program. Scholarships are nontransferable, and may not be applied to any person, program or start date other than the one for which it was awarded.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
- Submit a PDF essay (800 words maximum, longer submissions will not accepted), that clearly articulates your career goals in the music industry, as well as why you should be considered for the scholarship.
Visit The Musicians Foundation to learn more
Development Scholarship
Development Scholarships are provided to encourage the educational growth of new students enrolled in a degree or certificate program.
DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIP
ELIGIBILITY
- Available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents only.
- Based on demonstrated financial need as well as academic history.
- May be applied to any Musicians Institute Certificate or Degree program (MI Select and Select Express are not eligible).
- Applicants must be accepted into a qualified program.
REQUIREMENTS
- Scholarship applicants must apply to a program at MI and have submitted the Admissions Application to be considered for a scholarship.
- Complete applications must be received by scholarship due date. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- The total scholarship amount will be divided by the total number of quarters in the particular program and credited toward each quarter’s tuition in equal amounts for as long as the student maintains satisfactory academic progress.
- Scholarships are non-transferable, and may not be applied to any person, program or start date other than the one for which it was awarded.
- Applicant must have completed federal financial aid application by the appropriate due date.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Musicians Institute Acceptance Letter
Welcome Letter or Acceptance Letter from the Musicians Institute Admissions Department
AWARD
Scholarship Amount: $1000 – $2000 Per Term
Length: Length of Program
Contact your admissions advisor or email admissions@mi.edu for more details and assistance.
Please Apply Here. Scholarship applications will only be accepted through this page.
Hardship Scholarship
The MI Hardship Scholarship is awarded to qualified applicants who are currently enrolled in MI Certificate, AA Degree, or BM Degree programs and is based on verifiable financial need, current academic standing, and essay submission.
HARDSHIP SCHOLARSHIP
ELIGIBILITY
- Available only to students enrolled in a Certificate, Associate, or Bachelor program (Select and Select Express programs are not eligible).
- Only available to continuing students. Students must apply in their second to last or last quarter for consideration.
- Eligibility is determined by a combination of demonstrated financial need, academic standing (minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75) and the quality and content of the scholarship essay.
- Student’s tuition balance along with available scholarship funds and other factors will be considered to determine the award amount.
REQUIREMENTS
- Scholarship applicants must apply to a program at MI and have submitted the Admissions Application to be considered for a scholarship.
- Students must apply for and accept all other student aid for which he/she is eligible prior to applying for a Hardship Scholarship. Hardship Scholarship award may not be used to replace student aid funding.
- This is a one-time award applied as tuition credit to the upcoming quarter’s balance of your certificate or degree program (Select and Select Express programs are not eligible).
- Scholarships are non-transferable, and may not be applied to any person, program or start date other than the one for which it was awarded.
- This scholarship cannot be combined with any other scholarships offered at MI, other than the Open House Scholarship. If a student receives another scholarship from MI, which is higher in amount, the student will forfeit this scholarship.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
- 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.
AWARD
Scholarship Amount: $1,000 – $2,000 Per Term
One time award (Last quarter only)
Contact your admissions advisor or email admissions@mi.edu for more
Please Apply Here. Scholarship applications will only be accepted through this page.
MI Alumni Scholarship
MI Alumni Scholarships are available to all students who have previously attended MI, have graduated or completed their course of study, and are enrolling in another program. Contact Admissions for scholarship application.
COURSE CATALOG
Program requirements, course information, and GCA details.
QUESTIONS
Admissions department is ready to answer any questions!
READY TO ROCK?
The first step is to complete an Application for Admission.
APPROVAL AND ACCREDITATION
Musicians Institute Guitar Craft Academy Nashville is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission.
This authorization must be renewed each year and is based on an evaluation by minimum standards concerning quality of education, ethical business practices, health and safety, and fiscal responsibility.