Financial Aid & Scholarships
Funding Your Degree
At UB, student success is our top priority—and we know that graduating with little or no student loan debt can make all the difference. That’s why the University at Buffalo stands out for its commitment to affordability, quality and access, ranked #1 in New York State by the New York Times.
The Department of Music is dedicated to making your education accessible. We offer a wide range of financial support, so you can focus on your craft, not your finances.
- Affordable Excellence: UB is recognized as one of the best values in higher education.
- Strong Support: Access a range of scholarships, fellowships and assistantships.
- Low Debt: Our graduates consistently leave UB with less student debt than the national average.
University Resources
Departmental Awards
Each year, the UB Department of Music awards more than 10 undergraduate scholarships and numerous graduate assistantships and fellowships. Our awards recognize outstanding achievement in performance, composition, music theory and more.
Undergraduate and Graduate Awards Include:
- Charles and Eunice Buell Scholarship
- Anna C. Garrahee Scholarship
- Richard B. Cuthbert Scholarship – Excellence in Violin, Viola, or Cello Performance
- Thomas J. Clifton / Maylak Scholarship – Excellence in Music Theory or Piano Performance
- John Lund Memorial Scholarship – WPHD Music Scholarship
- Cheryl Gobbetti-Hoffman Scholarship – Excellence in Performance
- Baird Opera Scholarship – Excellence in Vocal Performance
- John H. Hunt Scholarship – BPS Academy of Visual and Performance Arts
- B. Simon Scholarship
- Frederick Olmstead Scholarship
- Cameron Baird Scholarship
Most UB Music scholarships are awarded competitively through departmental auditions, held each spring and fall. To maximize your chances, prospective students are encouraged to audition in the spring before potential enrollment, even if you are still considering your college options.
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