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You could win a merit scholarship for private music lessons, our Suzuki Program, or our J@MS Program! Open to students of all ages.
Merit scholarship auditions are open to current students of The Music Settlement's Center for Music. Students interested in receiving a scholarship must complete an audition. All merit awards will be put toward tuition for the upcoming school year.
For more information about Suzuki merit scholarship auditions, click here.
Community merit scholarship auditions are offered in the summer. Details are posted in late spring.
Current students may download their application on this page or pick up a copy at our Enrollment & Customer Service office. All applications must be received no later than February 29, 2024. (*Suzuki applications are due February 17, 2024.)
Auditions will be held in-person at our University Circle campus. Video auditions will also be accepted. See application for more details.
Application Deadline: Thursday, February 29, 2024
Traditional Lessons & J@MS Program Merit Scholarship Application
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Suzuki Application Deadline: Saturday, February 17, 2024
Suzuki Department Merit Auditions are only available for current Suzuki students, held annually each spring. For information about merit scholarship auditions for The Music Settlement's Suzuki Department, please visit our Current Suzuki Students page.
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