Glenn Miller Birthplace Society

GMBS Music Scholarship Competition

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This is a real program, but some details for the current cycle are not published or not yet confirmed. Check the official source before you plan around it.

Award
2026 prizes for three vocal and three instrumental winners: $10,000, $5,000 and $3,000
Deadline
The 2026 deadline was April 20, 2026; 2027 dates not posted
How to apply
Submit the online application with recordings; 10 vocal and 10 instrumental semifinalists compete in person in Clarinda, Iowa at the June festival.
What you'll need
  • A finalist round or selection weekend
Who can apply
High school seniors and college freshmen who intend to make music their future focus.
Good to know
Semifinalists travel at their own expense.
Details
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