Apply Now: Sony Music Scholarship Offers Up to $20,000 for Undergraduates

The IIE-Sony Music Group Global Scholars Program 2025/26 is now accepting applications from students worldwide who are passionate about music and the music business.

In partnership with the Institute of International Education (IIE), Sony Music Group is offering scholarships of up to $20,000 to support full-time undergraduate study at accredited institutions globally. The scholarship is aimed at empowering financially disadvantaged students with strong academic potential and interest in the music industry.

Scholarship Summary

• Host: Institute of International Education (IIE) & Sony Music Group

• Study Locations: USA, UK, Canada, Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa

• Level: Undergraduate (Bachelor’s degree)

• Fields: Music or Music Business

• Reward: $3,000–$20,000 (based on tuition, financial need, and location)

• Deadline: August 8, 2025

• IELTS: Not required

• Duration: Renewable up to 3 years

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify, applicants must:

• Plan to enroll as a full-time undergraduate student in 2025/26.

• Be applying to study a music or music business-related program.

• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).

• Demonstrate financial need.

• Not necessarily have been admitted at the time of application, but proof of enrollment will be required if selected.

Benefits

• Scholarships will cover partial tuition and mandatory fees, ranging from $3,000 to $20,000.

• Scholars may access mentorship, professional development events, and internship opportunities offered by Sony Music Group.

• Award is renewable for up to three additional years based on academic performance and continued enrollment.

Required Documents

• Completed online application

• Personal statement (max 3,500 characters)

• Estimated tuition and fees for 2025/26

• Two reference letters (non-family, e.g., teacher, professor, supervisor)

• Academic transcripts (e.g., WAEC, GCSE, A-levels, high school report)

Note: Falsified or plagiarized documents will result in disqualification.

How to Apply

Click the link below to begin your application. Only complete applications submitted before the deadline will be considered:

👉 Click Here to Apply
🕓 Deadline: August 8, 2025