scholarships

Three people standing in a park holding guitars, smiling. The woman on the left has dreadlocks, is wearing a beige hat and gray striped outfit, and holds a yellow electric guitar. The girl in the middle wears a beige hat, a gray top, and multicolored necklace. The man on the right has short dark hair, wears a black T-shirt with a graphic and Japanese text, and holds a sunburst electric guitar.
A logo for 'Music 4 Life' with the tagline 'Blues 4 the Soul,' featuring a guitar inside an American flag circle and blue text with paw print icons.

Music 4 Life Blues 4 the Soul Music Scholarship

Honoring the life of 1SG Will Witten and his life-long love of music.

“We created Music 4 Life, Blues 4 the Soul to honor the life of combat veteran 1SG Will Witten. His enduring love of music and desire to support military members, veterans and their families stand at the foundation of our commitment.  Through comprehensive support of music education and collaboration with veteran organizations offering medical therapeutic options, we aspire to support well-being, foster resilience, and build community for those who have served and their families.”

This scholarship honors the life of Army veteran Will Witten and his life-long love of music.

This scholarship provides financial assistance in the form of one full year of tuition and guitars to deserving active military, military veterans of all ages, children of veterans, and children of under resourced communities. Upon completion of the year, the recipient gets to keep the guitar!

To learn more about the legacy of Will Witten, please click HERE

Portrait of a U.S. Army soldier standing in front of an American flag, wearing camouflage uniform with name tag 'WITTEN' and U.S. Army patches.
A man outdoors wearing a cap, sunglasses, and a plaid scarf, with a landscape of trees in the background.
A young boy with brown hair, wearing black sunglasses and a black t-shirt with white stripes, is holding a red inflatable toy guitar with black flames, smiling outdoors on a grassy field, with a stage and trees in the background.
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Apt 4 Music Foundation Music Scholarship

At Apt 4 Music, we believe that every aspiring musician deserves the chance to learn and grow, regardless of financial circumstances. This scholarship is designed for individuals who would not otherwise be able to afford lessons but are dedicated to their instrument and committed to consistent attendance.

Unlike our M4L scholarship, which is exclusively for guitar, this program is open to all instruments and all ages. Applications are reviewed by the Apt 4 Music Board of Directors, who select candidates based on passion, dedication, and need.

Your musical journey starts here—apply today!