Amro Music College Scholarship Fund

Amro Music Stores, Inc.

USADeadline: 2/1/2026

The Amro Music College Scholarship Fund is a regional scholarship program based in Memphis, Tennessee, supporting music students in the Mid-South region through partnerships with the University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music and local music education organizations.

Award Amount

Varies USD

Scholarship Type

merit-based

Eligibility Criteria

undergraduate
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Instruments

multipleband-instrumentsorchestra-instrumentspiano

Amro Music College Scholarship Fund is a regional scholarship program based in Memphis, Tennessee. It supports music students in the Mid-South through partnerships with the University of Memphis and local music education organizations.

How Amro Music Scholarship Works

Amro Music Stores has operated in Memphis since 1921. The family-owned business is the Mid-South's largest band, orchestra, and piano store. The company maintains an Amro Music College Scholarship Fund as part of its charitable giving program.

The fund supports students at the University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music. The school offers numerous talent-based performance scholarships for incoming undergraduate students. Awards can be renewed for up to 8 semesters. Students must apply by December 1 for early action consideration or by March 1 for fullest consideration.

The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music also offers the Chamber Players Program. This award covers full tuition up to 18 hours per semester for top instrumental performers. Students perform in distinguished chamber ensembles including the Beale String Quartet, Magnolia Woodwind Quintet, and Central Avenue Brass Quintet. The program is open to resident, non-resident, and international applicants.

Amro Music also donates to multiple music education organizations including the Tennessee Music Educators Association, West Tennessee School Band and Orchestra Association, Memphis Youth Symphony, and Greater Memphis Music Teachers Association.

Endowed scholarships at the University of Memphis include the Lily Afshar Guitar Scholarship (for talented guitarists with financial need, open to non-Tennessee residents and international students) and the Elba Gandy Memorial Scholarship (for students with financial need, renewable for up to four years).

Real-World Example

An incoming trumpet player auditioning at the University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music could receive a talent-based performance scholarship. If selected for the Chamber Players Program, they would receive full tuition coverage up to 18 credit hours per semester. For an out-of-state student paying approximately $25,000 per year in tuition, this would save roughly $100,000 over four years. They would also perform in the Central Avenue Brass Quintet throughout their degree.

Why It Matters for Independent Artists

If you live in the Mid-South region (Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, or surrounding areas), the University of Memphis offers substantial music scholarships. The Chamber Players Program is particularly notable because it covers full tuition for all four years. Audition early. The December 1 deadline gives you the best chance at funding.

Contact the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music admissions office to schedule an audition. Prepare audition repertoire that demonstrates both technical proficiency and musicality. Submit the Tiger Scholarship Manager application for endowed awards like the Lily Afshar Guitar Scholarship.

Drawbacks / Things to Consider

The scholarship is geographically limited to students attending the University of Memphis. Amro Music's charitable giving is focused on the Mid-South region. The company does not accept direct scholarship applications from individuals. Funding flows through the university and partner organizations. The Chamber Players Program is highly competitive and requires participation in specific chamber ensembles for all four years. Endowed scholarship amounts vary and are not publicly listed with fixed figures.

Eligibility Criteria

Incoming undergraduate students applying to the University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music
Must be a declared music major
Open to resident, non-resident, and international applicants
All instruments eligible (band, orchestra, piano, guitar, voice, and others)
No age restrictions specified
No membership requirements
Chamber Players Program requires top instrumental performance ability and participation in a distinguished chamber ensemble for all four years
Lily Afshar Guitar Scholarship requires full-time enrollment in the guitar program, minimum 3.0 GPA, demonstrated financial need, and is open to non-Tennessee residents and international students
Non-Tennessee residents in SREB partner states may qualify for in-state tuition rates for Jazz, Recording Technology, or Music Business concentrations
Scholarships are renewable for up to 8 semesters, contingent on maintaining program requirements

Deadlines and Application Timeline

Early Action deadline: December 1 (students who apply and audition by December 7 receive award notification before winter break)
Scholarship deadline: March 1 (students who complete their audition by March 1 receive fullest consideration for music awards)
Notification: Scholarship notifications are sent via email in mid-to-late March
International student deadline: May 1 for fall entry
Domestic student deadline: July 1 for fall entry
Audition days for 2025-2026: December 6, February 21, February 28, and March 21

Past Recipients

The University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music and Amro Music do not publicly publish individual scholarship recipient names with award amounts. The school serves approximately 400 students with nearly 70 faculty members. Endowed scholarships are administered through the Tiger Scholarship Manager system. Specific award amounts vary and are not publicly listed with fixed figures.

Step-by-Step Application Process

Apply to the University of Memphis: Submit the university application through the UofM admissions portal
Complete the School of Music application: Use your Tiger Portal login to complete the School of Music application
Select an audition date: Choose from available audition days (December, February, or March)
Prepare audition repertoire: Prepare pieces that demonstrate technical proficiency and musicality for your instrument
Submit early for best results: Apply by December 1 for early action consideration and the best chance at funding
Apply for endowed scholarships: Search for specific endowed awards (such as the Lily Afshar Guitar Scholarship) through the Tiger Scholarship Manager system and follow the individual application instructions
Accept your award: If selected, submit the Enrollment Intent Form by May 1 for undergraduate applicants to confirm your plans