Music for All Future Music Educator Scholarships Last Chance
Offered by Music for All (Bands of America)
About This Scholarship
Music for All, the nonprofit behind the Bands of America championships, awards three Future Music Educator Scholarships each fall: the Fred J. Miller Family Scholarship at $2,000, plus the Yamaha Corporation of America Scholarship and the Fred J. Miller Memorial Music Education Scholarship at $1,000 each. The awards are presented live at the Bands of America Grand National Championships in November.
This one is squarely aimed at marching band kids who want to teach. Applicants must be graduating seniors planning to pursue a music education degree, with a 3.0 GPA, plans to enroll in college within a year of graduation, and — the key filter — performance at a Bands of America Regional, Super Regional, or Grand National Championship. If your band competed in a BOA event, you are in the eligible pool; if not, this is not your scholarship.
The application runs through Submittable and asks for a resume of musical and leadership achievements, a 500-750 word essay on what inspired you to become a music educator, and a recommendation from your band director. Director recommendations are due at the same October 18 deadline, so give yours plenty of lead time.
Eligibility
- Graduating high school senior planning to pursue a degree in music education
- Performed at a Bands of America Regional, Super Regional, or Grand National Championship
- Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or equivalent
- Plans to enroll in college within one year of high school graduation
- Band director recommendation required
How To Apply
- Open the Apply Now Submittable link on the Music for All scholarships page
- Prepare a resume of your musical and leadership achievements
- Write a 500-750 word essay on what inspired you to become a music educator and the traits of a successful one
- Ask your band director to submit a recommendation before the deadline
- Submit the full application by October 18; awards are presented November 14, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to have marched at a Bands of America event?
Yes. Eligibility requires performing at a Bands of America Regional, Super Regional, or Grand National Championship, which is the defining filter for this award.
How many scholarships are given?
Three: the Fred J. Miller Family Scholarship ($2,000), the Yamaha Corporation of America Scholarship ($1,000), and the Fred J. Miller Memorial Music Education Scholarship ($1,000).
When are winners announced?
Scholarships are presented at the Bands of America Grand National Championships on November 14, 2026.