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School of Music

Scholarships

School of Music scholarships is typically awarded to incoming Music majors, based upon the quality of the audition and other criteria. Inquiries about Music scholarships may be directed to the Scholarships Coordinator, Dr. Matthew Smith.

Assistantships

The School of Music awards graduate teaching assistantships in all areas. On occasion, graduate research assistantships are available in music education and music therapy. Award amounts generally range from $3,400 - $13,600 per year and carry with them tuition waivers ranging from 25% to 100% depending upon the percentage of the appointment. The School makes about 80 appointments each year. They are renewable upon mutual agreement for up to two years for master’s work, three years for doctoral work or five years combined. Contact your primary professor or area coordinator for more information.

Other Opportunities

The School employs many students annually to work as accompanists, stage managers, ensemble librarians, classroom assistants, laboratory monitors, office assistants, librarians, recital monitors, recording assistants, and stage crew. You must be a current student to be eligible. Go to KU's Employment site to search for these positions. The University of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution committed to a policy of equal opportunity in student admissions, student financial assistance, and faculty/ staff employment.

KU Opportunities

Graduate Studies

The Office of Graduate Studies offers many sources of funding, including fellowships, assistantships, and student awards.

The Office of Graduate Studies strongly encourages the use of Pivot to explore external scholarships and awards. Access Pivot.

Please note, that eligibility for many of these funding opportunities requires a current FAFSA on file. Remember to submit a FAFSA each year, the earlier the better!

Hall Center for the Humanities

The Hall Center for the Humanities is a designated research center on the University of Kansas campus. The Center’s primary mission is to stimulate and support research in the humanities, arts, and social sciences, especially of an interdisciplinary kind. The Hall Center for the Humanities offers many resources and opportunities for graduate students, including workshops and training as well as funding. The School of Music strongly encourages graduate students in all areas to explore the Hall Center resources.

Student Loans

Student loans are available through the Office of Student Financial Aid. For further information concerning financial assistance contact:

KU Visitor Center
1502 Iowa St.
Lawrence, KS 66045-7576

Email: financialaid@ku.edu
Fax: 785-864-5469
Phone: 785-864-4700