Thomas F Symmons Music Scholarship, College of Arts, Media and Design at Northeastern University, Boston 2026

Thomas F. Symmons Music Scholarship at Northeastern University

The Thomas F. Symmons Music Scholarship is offered by Northeastern University's College of Arts, Media and Design for undergraduate students pursuing a major in Music Industry. This award provides partial funding and varies in amount, making it accessible to qualified applicants regardless of nationality.

Key Details

• Degree Level: Bachelors
• Field of Study: Music Industry
• Scholarship Value: Partial Funding, varies
• Application Deadline: 10 Aug, 2026

Eligibility Criteria

• The scholarship is open to all nationals.
• Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students.
• Must be pursuing a major in Music Industry.

Application Process

Candidates are required to submit a portfolio as part of their application. A strong portfolio may focus on a single skill area such as performance, production, composition, songwriting, or sound design, or it may demonstrate a range of musical interests and abilities. The portfolio can include original compositions, arrangements, or songs documented with audio files or scores. Additional acceptable materials include video or audio documentation of performances, evidence of business potential in music (such as concert organization or promotion), and documentation of touring, tour management, or artist management experience. Work samples in music journalism and evidence of online acumen, including website design and web promotion, are also welcome.

Applicants may submit 3-5 items, which can include images (up to 10 MB each), video (up to 120 MB each), audio (up to 60 MB each), and PDFs (up to 20 MB each). Links to media from YouTube, Vimeo, and SoundCloud are also permitted.

Selection Process

The Dean of the College of Arts, Media and Design or her designee will select one or more students of outstanding merit pursuing a major in Music Industry for this scholarship award.

Apply through the official Northeastern University undergraduate admissions portal.