Music
Musical Opportunities for All!
Southwestern College is a place where all students, regardless of major, can experience a wide range of musical opportunities and offerings. Every student receives high-quality, innovative, individualized instruction from award-winning staff who value lifelong learning.
Performing Arts Full-Tuition Competition
Application Opens: December 1
Application Deadline: January 15
Competition Day: January 312026 Full-Tuition Scholarship in Performing Arts Application
Southwestern College is a place where all students, regardless of major, can experience a wide range of performing arts opportunities and offerings and we are proud to launch our new Performing Arts Full Tuition Scholarship Competition. Qualified students will be invited to campus to participate in the semi-finals, completing an essay and group activity. Finalists will participate in interviews with Performing Arts Directors for a chance to win full tuition for four years.
Full-Tuition Preferred Requirements
- 3.0 or greater cumulative high school GPA OR
- 20 or higher ACT composite score (or equivalent SAT)
- Submission of audition/portfolio (upload with application)
- To be considered, you must also submit your application for admission and supporting materials to SC by January 15, 2026.
The 2026 Full-Tuition Scholarship in Performing Arts application opens on December 1, 2025.
All materials need to be submitted by January 15, 2026.
Scholarships Available - $26k Annual Average
At Southwestern College, we believe in making your education affordable. Most of our students receive a powerful combination of scholarships and aid, including:
- Activity Scholarships – Up to $11,000/year for participation in Performing Arts
- Academic Awards – Based on your GPA and test scores
- SC Grant – Need-based support funded by generous alumni and friends
The scholarships are renewable provided the student continues to participate in the activity and maintains a cumulative grade point average of 2.0.
Come visit one of the activity directors, drop by a rehearsal, or speak with your admission counselor about how to get involved!
Your NEXT STAGE could be at SC!
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Our Commitment to You
The Music Department nurtures intellectual development, aesthetic sensibility, and creativity through stimulating classroom and performance experiences to prepare students as professionals and advocates who cultivate the arts.
Come be a Builder of SC's future in music!
Music at Southwestern College helps students develop as performers, teachers, and scholars. These future professionals and advocates will cultivate the arts and reach out to the next generation of musicians.
