Each year, Schmidt Vocal Arts gives away over $700,000 in cash awards and scholarships.
Winners in the competition receive the following cash awards:
High School Regional Cash Awards
First Place, $2,500
Second Place, $2,000
Third Place, $1,500
Finalists, $500
Encouragement, $250
Most Promising Sophomore, $250
Matching Scholarships with Host Institutions
Regional competition participants who are selected as Finalists, Encouragement Award winners, or Master Class participants may become eligible for a $6,000 matching scholarship to the event’s host institution. To receive the scholarship, students must apply to and be admitted by the university, and the host institution must provide the matching funds. Scholarships are awarded over four years of undergraduate study ($1,500 per year).
HINT: If you’re interested in one of our host institutions for your undergraduate education, consider competing at that location for a chance to win our matching scholarship. While you’re there, take a campus tour, enjoy a performance, and discover a new city!
Need-Based Scholarships with Schmidt Vocal Arts
Schmidt Vocal Competition 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners who choose to pursue a career in music may be eligible for need-based scholarship assistance to their college or university of choice.