Scholarships

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YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS2026-09-01T13:34:49-04:00
  • We provide private lesson tuition assistance on a sliding scale for qualifying youth ages 18 and under (who have not yet graduated from high school).
    • Scholarships are based on household income, family size, and other special financial considerations.
  • Students who receive scholarship are required to take theory and ensemble classes as a part of their course of study.
  • Students in the Honors program can apply for the LS Honors Scholarship Fund here.
ADULT SCHOLARSHIPS2026-09-01T13:36:14-04:00
  • The Mary L Bianco and Robert Heath Adult Scholarship Fund provides private lesson tuition assistance for qualifying adult students aged 18 AND OLDER.
  • Scholarships are offered on a sliding scale up to 25% of lesson tuition. All scholarship awards are based upon household income, family size, and special financial considerations.
MUSIC THERAPY SCHOLARSHIPS2023-09-05T10:25:49-04:00
  • Qualifying youth and adults with disabilities may apply for tuition assistance to take music therapy or adapted instruction. Scholarships are awarded on a sliding scale, based on household income, family size, and special financial considerations.
  • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis in the order in which they are received.  Due to the high number of applications received, qualifying applicants will be contacted only if funding becomes available.
HEALING OUR HEROES SCHOLARSHIPS2023-09-05T10:27:16-04:00
  • Military veterans may apply for full scholarships to participate in the Healing Our Heroes music therapy program. For further information visit the Music Therapy Institute.

To be considered for the program, contact Dr. Tina Brescia: tina@musiced.org.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION2026-09-01T13:39:14-04:00
  • Continuation of scholarships is dependent upon compliance with the scholarship agreement, documentation of ongoing need, and available funds.
  • The Conservatory reserves the right to discontinue a scholarship at any time.
  • Scholarship applications are confidential and a complete federal tax return must be submitted yearly to maintain scholarship award and/or placement on the waiting list.
  • Applications may be submitted at any time; awards are offered to students in the order in which their completed application is received.

Once the application has been submitted, MCW will send a document request that will include, but not be limited to, recent tax returns and letters of recommendation. The goal at MCW is to make music education accessible to as many families/students as possible. To help us award scholarship assistance fairly and thoughtfully, we may occasionally ask for additional financial information or documentation as part of the application process. All information shared with us will be kept confidential and used only to help determine scholarship eligibility. Please allow 2 – 4 weeks for this process.

For Questions please contact Christine Mann: christine@musiced.org

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ANY OF OUR SCHOLARSHIPS, PLEASE  FILL OUT THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION

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The Music Conservatory of Westchester does not discriminate in its employment, enrollment, programs and/or activities on the basis of race, ethnicity, disability (subject to reasonable accommodation), age, national origin, gender or sexual orientation.

The Music Conservatory of Westchester does not discriminate in its employment, enrollment, programs and/or activities on the basis of race, ethnicity, disability (subject to reasonable accommodation), age, national origin, gender or sexual orientation.

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