APU Band

Auditions and Scholarships

Scholarships

The APU School of the Arts offers scholarships to undergraduate music majors. All students wishing to be considered for scholarships must audition.

The School of the Arts Music Scholarship (music majors only) is a generous, talent-based scholarship program renewable up to eight semesters while completing an undergraduate music degree within the APU School of the Arts. Based on an incoming student’s audition(s), the scholarship committee will evaluate the student’s overall talent and potential contribution to the School of the Arts, and award scholarships accordingly.

How to Schedule Your Audition and Apply for a Scholarship

  1. Complete your APU Undergraduate Application
  2. Select your music major and instrument (if applicable)
  3. If eligible, complete your FAFSA (does not apply to international students)
  4. Complete your audition

Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis, so students are encouraged to audition as soon as possible for best consideration.

Auditions for the 2025-2026 Academic Year

Priority Deadline Early Acceptance Audition

October 25, 2024 and November 14 and 15, 2024, are the priority deadlines for the Fall 2025 Music Undergraduate Auditions. Students must complete their APU Undergraduate Application and their audition to be considered for a Music Talent Scholarship.

Standard Audition Dates

Please see below for all other Music Undergraduate Audition dates for the 2025-26 Academic Year.

2025-26 Audition Dates

  • December 6, 2024
  • January 17, 18, and 24
  • February 7, 8, 14, 21, and 28
  • March 13, 14, and 28

Plan a Visit

Applicants are encouraged to visit a class or meet with one of our professors. Please fill out a Visitation Form to plan a visit with us! We look forward to meeting you.

Graduate and Artist Certificate Programs

Auditions for the APU School of the Arts graduate programs and Artist Certificate program are dependent on the program you wish to pursue.

Note: This information is current for the 2024-25 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Refer to the current Academic Catalog for more information.