Pursuing your studies is a significant investment of time, energy, and resources—and you’re not expected to navigate it alone. This page brings together funding opportunities and financial support resources available to students in the School of Music, as well as broader UCLA-wide options.
Whether you’re exploring scholarships, seeking short-term financial support, or planning ahead for upcoming expenses, we hope this page serves as a helpful starting point.
Beginning Fall 2025, the Office of the Dean is accepting applications for the Dean’s Opportunity Fund. The Dean’s Opportunity Fund is intended to support professional development activities and projects for students. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and will be awarded based on the benefit to the student and the allowability and feasibility of proposed expenses. All students are eligible to apply. Students should apply for proposed projects that take place prior to June 30, 2026.
In addition to this application, please submit a detailed description of how your funds will be used and a breakdown of the budget your budget and timeline for when the funds would be needed.
