Applicant must be a member of Sigma Alpha Iota.

Applicant must be a North Carolina resident or a full-time student at a North Carolina school. Awards are in two divisions, for ages 10 to 15 and ages 16 to 21. Audition required.

Applicant must be from the city of Ojai or Ventura. Applicant must submit three letters of recommendations, with two addressing applicant's musical qualifications.

Audition required.

Applicant must be a resident of southern California, and must demonstrate exceptional talent and financial need. Instrumentalists and pianists may apply through the completion of their senior year of high school. Vocalists must be between the ages of 12 and 26. Audition required.

Applicant must have significant promise in theatre. Auditions are required for eligibility.

Applicant must be a graduate of a Johnson County high school who resides in Johnson County and will major in music or theatre full-time at a two- or four-year college or university. Minimum 2.75 GPA required.

Applicant must be a graduating high school senior from Clark County who will pursue a degree in music education or performance at an accredited college or university.

Applicant must be a U.S. resident who is a high school senior or college student pursuing a career in music. Minimum 2.0 GPA, personal statement, volunteer experience, transcript, and three letters of recommendation required.

Applicant must be a member of Sigma Alpha Iota.