Scholarships
Nordan Scholar, Aubrey Finest, Class of 2017
The School of Music offers competitive scholarships for undergraduate and graduate music majors, including full tuition awards. Graduate students are eligible for assistantships that include full tuition and a stipend.
In some cases, non-music majors may be considered for scholarships based on audition and ensemble needs.
To be considered for academic and music scholarships, submit the TCU Undergraduate and School of Music applications by Feb. 1, 2026. Transfer students should refer to TCU’s transfer deadlines.
Nordan Young Artist Awards
Open to entering first-year students of superior talent in music with 12 or fewer semester hours of academic credit. Selection is based on an audition as part of the application process. Students who satisfy the criteria for renewal will be designated Nordan Scholars and receive a merit-based award annually for the remainder of their undergraduate program (renewable for up to three years).
Marching Band Scholarship
Students participating in the TCU Marching Band will receive a $4,000 scholarship during the fall semester in which they participate. For more information, contact band@tcu.edu or call 817-257-7640.
Graduate Assistantships & Financial Aid
Assistantships are available to qualified, full-time graduate students in the School of Music. Applicants must be admitted to the program, have an outstanding academic record and present favorable recommendations.
Master’s and doctoral applicants will be considered for graduate assistantships as part of their application process. Assistantships provide tuition grants plus stipend and require approximately ten hours of work weekly.
The Preferred Deadline for all graduate programs is December 1, and the Regular Deadline is January 15.
More Information
For more information about the School of Music admission process or scholarship information, please contact Kayla Maciel, Coordinator of Music Admissions at k.l.maciel@tcu.edu or text/call 817-257-4742.