The award process for prospective undergraduate music majors is unique to the school of music. Your awards will be issued in phases that combine together to form your total award package.
Academic Award
Award Phase 1 (up to $27,000)
Applicants to the Mary Pappert School of Music must first be Provisionally Accepted
to Duquesne University before moving on to the music audition (typically, applicants
must have a 3.0 GPA or better to receive provisional acceptance). An official letter
of provisional acceptance will be issued to the applicant along with an Academic Award that reflects their academic merit.
Audition Award
Award Phase 2 (up to $1,000)
Applicants that pass their music audition and have been fully accepted to the Mary
Pappert School of Music automatically receive the Audition Award. This financial support
is unique to the school of music and is intended to offset music-specific academic
costs (i.e., computers, devices, software, instrument supplies and or repairs). An
official letter of full acceptance will be issued to the applicant along with notification
of the additional award.
*Not available to students enrolled in "Discover Music - Undecided", but can be unlocked if declared major after two semesters is music.
Enhancement Award
Award Phase 3 (up to full tuition; faculty nomination required)
Fully accepted students that display outstanding merit and musical potential during
the audition process have the opportunity to receive additional support from the school
of music in the form of an Enhancement Award. These prestigious honors are reserved
for the most deserving students and can cover up to 100% of tuition.
*Not available to students enrolled in "Discover Music - Undecided", but can be unlocked if declared major after two semesters is music.
Questions about deadlines and documents?
View the Undergraduate Admission Timeline
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Did you know?
As an enrolled student, you can apply and compete for additional funding to support
your education.
Check out some of our recent endowed scholarship recipients. Students are also eligible to join the Gig List and be paid for performing through
our Hire-a-Musician program.