Hayes Young Artists Scholarship Program

Students auditioning for acceptance into the School of Music on the specified scholarship audition dates will be considered for this prestigious scholarship program.

Program Details

  • The Hayes Young Artists Scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate the highest caliber of performance and the strongest recommendation from the degree program directors.
  • Recipients will receive a significant merit-based scholarship, renewable for up to four years.
  • Hayes Young Artists serve as ambassadors for the Hayes School of Music.

Eligibility Requirements

  • To be considered, students must audition on or before the following audition dates: November 15, 2025, Jan 9, 2026, and Feb 24, 2026.  Students auditioning after these audition dates are still eligible for other music scholarships.
  • To be eligible, a prospective student must have applied for admission to Appalachian State University as a first-year (freshman) student at Appalachian State University by the time of the audition.