Uri Barnea Music Scholarship

Eligible Student

Graduating High School Seniors

Application Open

Thursday, January 01, 2026

Deadline Date

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Background

The Uri Barnea Music Scholarship was created to benefit graduating seniors from high schools in Billings, MT, who have performed at a state music festival.

Criteria

Required Criteria

The following are required criteria for this scholarship. Applicants must:

  • be a graduating Senior from a high school in Billings, MT.
  • demonstrate a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
  • have performed at a State Music Festival and have received a "superior" rating.
  • be enrolled, per the requirements of this scholarship, at an accredited postsecondary institution by the start of the first term of the awarded period.

Preferred Criteria

Preference in consideration will be given to applicants who are:

  • play the violin, viola, cello, or bass.

Reapplication

Previous recipients are NOT allowed to apply again.

Awards

This scholarship typically provides the following each academic year.

Award Type

One-Time

Amount per Award

Typically $1,500 to $2,000 per academic year.

# of Awards

Typically 1 recipient each year.

Applying

Application Access Code

26URIB

Use this Access Code to apply directly for this scholarship within the MCF Scholarship Portal.

Materials Needed

No additional materials are required for submission with an application.