Music Program Scholarships 

Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we're proud to offer several opportunities to recognize music accomplishments and support access to music scholarship. 

Filene Scholarship 

Thanks to the generosity of the Lincoln and Therese Filene Foundation and the Ladd Charitable Corporation, the Filene Music Program has been a signature part of Skidmore College for more than 35 years. The program supports exceptional student scholar-musicians who are free to pursue any course of study at Skidmore.

Four to six Filene Scholarship winners are selected annually at the Filene Music Competition, each of whom receives $80,000 over four years, in addition to free private lessons. 

The scholarship package – $20,000 per year toward tuition, plus lesson fees – is awarded independent of any additional need-based aid. Financial aid applicants who demonstrate financial need will receive Skidmore grant aid in addition to their scholarships.

Eligibility and Details 

Application Form 

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Private Lesson Scholarships

Skidmore students with financial need may apply each semester for full or partial scholarship support for private lessons. To be eligible, students must be enrolled in a music course or ensemble during the semester for which they are applying and maintain a grade of B or better. Students do not need to be music majors to apply. A recommendation by your private lesson instructor is required. 

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