Woodruff Music Scholarship
Full tuition, required fees, on-campus housing and meals at Emory College for students with strong talent in an applied music area (jazz, piano, instrumental or voice); Department of Music audition required.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
United States
Funding
Full tuition, required fees, on-campus housing and meals.
Eligible applicants
Incoming Emory College first-years; apply Regular Decision by November 15; Department of Music audition by December 15
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Overview
Woodruff Music Scholarship is offered by Emory University for Undergraduate study in United States. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 12, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- University admissionEmory College Regular Decision application by November 15 and a Department of Music audition by December 15.
- Emory College Regular Decision applicationRequired
- Department of Music pre-screening and auditionRequired
What this scholarship covers
Full tuition and required fees
Included
On-campus housing and meals
Included
Full tuition, required fees, on-campus housing and meals. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 12, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 12, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: Applicants with exceptional music achievement.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordCompetitive
- Woodruff-level academic profile plus distinguished musical talent
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United States
Official eligibility summary
Incoming Emory College first-years who show promise in the Scholars Qualities and strong talent in an applied area such as jazz, piano, instrumental or voice, complete a pre-screened Department of Music audition, and stay active in ensembles. Majoring or minoring in music is optional.
Applicant profile
- Incoming Emory College first-years; apply Regular Decision by November 15; Department of Music audition by December 15
Study route
- Undergraduate study in United States
Current-cycle criteria
- Incoming Emory College first-years who show promise in the Scholars Qualities and strong talent in an applied area such as jazz, piano, instrumental or voice, complete a pre-screened Department of Music audition, and stay active in ensembles. Majoring or minoring in music is optional.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Apply Regular Decision to Emory College by November 15 and select merit-based scholarships
- 2
Complete a pre-screened audition with the Department of Music by December 15
- 3
Finalists take part in virtual and on-campus selection in February and March
Application timeline
Application cycle
Emory College application by November 15, 2026; audition by December 15. Finalists go through selection in February and March; winners announced in early April.
The listed deadline is November 15, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Emory University
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 12, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is November 15, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.