Music Scholarships

You must apply to the college by Nov. 30, 2025, via the Common App before you apply for the scholarships.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Dec. 1, 2025, or until all slots are filled

2025 Music Scholarship Auditions: Jan. 17, 2026.

General Scholarship Information 

Annual merit scholarships of $5,000 are available to selected incoming first-year students who major or minor in Theatre, Dance or Music and have demonstrated artistic excellence. 

How to Apply

1. Submit your Saint Mary’s application through the Common App.
2. Record a music video (maximum 10 minutes) that shows your current playing or singing ability.(phone is ok!)
3. Email the video link to musicscholarships@stmarys-ca.edu or text it to (341) 210-4521
   • Unlisted YouTube links are preferred (Google Drive or Dropbox links are also accepted)
4. Priority deadline: November 15, 2025. We will keep accepting applications through Dec. 1 if the audition slots are not filled by then. 

If you have questions, contact Prof. Sixto Montesinos at sfm5@stmarys-ca.edu

What to Include in Your Video (Phase 1)

Perform one piece that best represents your current ability. No need to prepare contrasting styles.

Instrumentalists (band, orchestra, jazz, etc.):

• Any solo, excerpt, or piece you feel confident playing
• Something you have performed in lessons, concerts, or school is perfectly acceptable

Vocalists:

• Any song that showcases your voice (classical, musical theatre, pop, jazz, etc.)
• Memorization is encouraged but not required

Pianists:

• Any solo piano work you feel comfortable performing

Phase 2: Live or Virtual Audition (By Invitation Only) 

2025 Music Scholarship Auditions: Jan. 17, 2026.

If selected, you will be invited for a live or virtual audition. This will include:

• Performing music (you may repeat the piece from your video)
• A friendly conversation with our faculty

Scholarship Requirements (To Maintain the Award)

Recipients must:

• Major or minor in Music
• Be enrolled full time
• Pass all courses
• Participate in at least one ensemble each semester
• Contribute positively to the Music Program and the Saint Mary’s community

Why Apply?

• $5,000 per year, renewable
• Supportive faculty and community
• Frequent performance opportunities
• Beautiful campus near San Francisco
• Streamlined application process—apply to the College and send a video

We would be honored to hear you and welcome you to our musical community at Saint Mary’s.