UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

MUSIC THEATRE

“When I got the email saying that I won, my mom had read the email at the same time upstairs, so she called me right as I was reading it and we were able to freak out in excitement together. Definitely a highlight of this week for both me and my mom.”

BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC

MUSIC BUSINESS

“When I found out I had received this scholarship, I was surprised and very grateful. My family and I were really happy because every bit of support makes a difference as I continue pursuing music and my education. It reminded me that all the hard work and sacrifices have been worth it.”

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY

TRUMPET PERFORMANCE

“We found out that I was a recipient of the scholarship on my 18th birthday and couldn't have been more excited to hear the news. Definitely the best present ever! College expenses were a huge part of the discussion as we made my college decision, and my education is coming at a large expense to myself and my family. I'm so grateful to have some of the financial stress alleviated and look forward to being able to focus more on my studies. Thank you for this incredible opportunity!”

BOSTON CONSERVATORY AT BERKLEE

VOCAL PERFORMANCE

"Blessings keep coming!!!"

UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE

CELLO PERFORMANCE

"When I found out I had received the scholarship, I was so excited that I stopped eating my bagel and ran to tell my younger sister."

SPELMAN COLLEGE

PIANO PERFORMANCE

“Winning the  Motivated by Music Scholarship is such an incredible honor and a sigh of relief. My mom and I were shouting with joy when I received the email announcing the award.

Thanks to the Motivated by Music Scholarship, I can focus more on pursuing my degree in Piano Performance at Spelman College and less on how I will pay for my college expenses. It feels amazing to see all my hard work paying off, and I’m beyond excited for the doors this will open. I can’t wait to keep growing, learning, and making the most of this incredible opportunity!”

WHEATON COLLEGE

MUSIC EDUCATION

“Oh my goodness! I actually won?! I ACTUALLY WON.”

I immediately told everyone in my family and was jumping up and down - screaming shouts of joy!

EMERSON COLLEGE

MUSIC THEATRE

"Receiving this scholarship is an honor and I promise to make the organization proud. Being honored specially for my achievements in Musical Theatre is truly special. Performing is something that has been part of my life since I was very young and being able to work on achieving this lifelong dream is surreal. As you know these programs are expensive and every cent of this award will be put to good use."

BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC

SONGWRITING

“ I feel incredibly honored and excited to have been chosen for the Motivated by Music scholarship. I feel so deeply grateful—music has been my saving grace during the hardest time of my life, and it continues to be my biggest source of motivation. To be recognized by a scholarship that celebrates that connection means more to me than I can put into words.”

PEABODY INSTITIUTE OF MUSIC

DOUBLE BASS

“I feel a mixture of surprise and accomplishment being awarded this scholarship. I felt surprised because I did not think I was going to be awarded such great, and needed, scholarship. I felt a sense of accomplishment because this is the first third-party scholarship I've applied for and I was awarded it after applied for it for the first time!”

CHICAGO COLLEGE OF PERFORMING ARTS

VIOLIN

“I am honored to have received this scholarship. As someone who’s concerned about college tuition costs, I believe this scholarship has lifted a huge weight. I am truly grateful for Ms. LaShanda Byrd-Williams’ and her teams’ generosity, and receiving this scholarship has made me even more inspired to achieve my dreams of getting involved in social justice, specifically among young people who lack the resources to pursue their passion in classical music.”

THE JUILLIARD SCHOOL

VIOLA

"I am deeply grateful to Motivated By Music for this scholarship. Your commitment to excellence and dedication to young musicians is inspiring. This scholarship will help me pursue my dreams and assist in the cost of attendance, allowing me to focus more on my musical development. Thank you for believing in my potential and supporting the future of young artists."

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA

MUSIC THEATRE

“ I am so grateful to be awarded this scholarship. I was surprised and honored to be selected. This money has taken a huge financial chip off my shoulder as I pursue my musical theatre career. This is such a blessing!”

Bassoon Music Performance

Manhattan School Of Music

Violin Music Performance

Cleveland Institute of Music

Classical Percussion Performance

Cleveland Institute of Music

Music Therapy

Temple University

Trombone Performance

Oberlin College