Scholarships in Music

UM Music offers substantial scholarships for music majors through an initiative called Music Major Advantage. Non music major scholarships are also awarded based on ensemble participation.

Scholarship Application Process

Stage with jazz band members. Man on left playing guitar; three other musicians playing a saxophone. Banners read "Ole Miss Jazz 100 Years"

What is Music Major Advantage?

The Music Major Advantage (MMA) is an initiative to give incoming music majors the largest scholarship package possible. Through MMA, the department aggregates scholarships and financial awards from across campus and adds funding from all areas of the Department of Music, including ensembles, to make one competitive package offer: the Music Major Advantage.

Since 2020, we have been awarding a record number of packages representing full tuition with smaller scholarships also available. Exact funding amounts vary from student to student as each MMA scholarship package is individually tailored. MMA scholarships are available to both undergraduate and graduate music students.

All students must be admitted to the University of Mississippi to be considered for scholarships.

Music Major Advantage Visit & Audition Dates

Friday, October 10, 2025
Friday, February 20, 2026

During the MMA visit day students will have the opportunity to tour campus, learn about music degree programs, potential careers, meet with current students and faculty, experience ensembles, and attend classes.

Join Us for Music Major Advantage Day on February 20, 2026

Tentative MMA Day Schedule:

8:00–9:00am: Browse the UM Music Info Fair

9:00-9:50am: Information Meeting & Recital in the Choir Room. Learn more about UM Music, connect with current students, and enjoy a short student and faculty performance.

10:00–10:50am: Attend a Class
•MUS 301 - History of Music
•MUS 106 - Music Theory II

11:00 - 11:45am: Enjoy lunch at Rebel Market with Student Ambassadors

12:00-12:50pm: Attend Rehearsals
•The Mississippians Jazz Ensemble (Band Hall)
•University Chorus (Choir Room)

1:00–1:50pm: Attend Studio/Chamber Ensemble Classes OR Meet with Studio Faculty

2:00-2:45pm: Attend a Class
•MUS 375 - Instrumental Music Methods

3:00–4:00pm: Chopin in the Salons | A Lecture-Recital
A voice & piano recital featuring Misook Yun, sporano, and Cicilia Yudha, piano, with remarks by musicologist Ewelina Boczkowska.
*those who chose to attend should plan to stay for the entire presentation, this is not a come and go event.

3:00–4:00 pm: Explore
Take a stroll around campus or a self-guided tour of the Oxford Square.

4:00 pm: Chat with the Chair
Conclude MMA Day with Music Department Chair Prof. Nancy Balach (Conference Room)

Begin Your Journey Here

Entering Freshmen, Transfer, and Graduate Students should follow these steps to be considered for a Music Major Advantage package from the Department of Music.

1. Apply to Ole Miss

Submit your application for admission to the University of Mississippi.

Apply Now

2. Apply for Music Scholarships

In addition to academic scholarships through the university, the Music Department offers scholarships through Music Major advantage and ensemble participation.

Scholarship Application

3. Audition

Schedule an in-person audition or submit a video.

Auditions

Flagship Fellows Program Strikes New Chord in Graduate Music Education

The department launched the Flagship Fellows program to recognize and reward talented full-time students who plan to pursue careers in performance. The honorees attend special workshops, perform as a chamber ensemble on campus and tour as ambassadors of the university.

Inaugural Honorees