for a period of eight semesters with option for renewal for two additional semesters based on availability of funds and the approval and recommendation of the ensemble director, renewable each year. The scholarship will be disbursed in equal amounts each semester over an eight-semester period.
To maintain a music scholarship, a student must:
Attend and participate in all rehearsals and performances of the ensemble(s) for which he/she was granted the scholarship, unless absence is approved in advance by the ensemble director; earn a grade no lower than “B” in the ensemble(s);
Continue to meet the performance standards of the assigned ensemble(s) while maintaining a positive and cooperative attitude;
Successfully complete fifteen (15) credit hours each semester;
Maintain a 2.5 cumulative, grade-point average each semester and 2.5 average in all music courses;
Practice a minimum of two (2) hours per day (Music Majors) in addition to regular ensemble rehearsals;
Practice a minimum of one (1) hour per day (non- Music Majors) in addition to regular ensemble rehearsals;
Enroll in and successfully complete Major Applied (Music Majors). This course involves a one-hour private lesson per week, with a grade no lower than a “B”;
Enroll in and successfully complete Minor Applied (non-Music Majors). This course involves a one-half-hour private lesson per week, with a grade no lower than a “B”; and
Adhere to and maintain the ethical and moral standards of the Division of Fine Arts.
If any of the above-mentioned obligations are not met during any semester, the scholarship may be suspended.
Exhibit outstanding leadership abilities;
Be elected a Student Government Association Officer (president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, chief justice), Miss KSU, or Mr. KSU; and
Meet all requirements of the University’s Non-Academic Scholarship Policies.
Scholarship values depend on the elected office held by the student and are as follows:
Scholarship values depend on the elected office held by the student and are as follows:
Student Government Association President: tuition, room, board, and books
Student Government Association First Vice President: tuition and books
Student Government Association Second Vice President: tuition and books
Student Government Association Secretary: tuition
Student Government Association Treasurer: tuition
Chief Justice: tuition, board, and books
Miss KSU: tuition, room, board, and books
Mr. KSU: tuition, room, board, and books
Eligibility Criteria
Be a full-time Kentucky State University student;
Serve as editor of the Thorobred News or the Thorobred Yearbook; and
Meet all requirements of the University's Non-Academic Scholarship Policies.
Value of Award: Tuition
Eligibility Criteria
Exhibit outstanding athletic ability;
Participate in one of the University's intercollegiate sports;
Meet all requirements of the University's Non-academic Scholarship Policies; and
Enroll in a baccalaureate-level program.
Value of Award: Ranges from Full to Partial
Be a full-time KSU student
Maintain a minimum 2.3 cumulative GPA for continuing students; possess a minimum 2.5 for incoming Freshmen
Attend all practice sessions, pep rallies, home games, designated away games, and any other activities sponsored by the cheerleader squad
Participate in required tryout
Be in good physical health
Meet all requirements of the University's Non-academic Scholarship/Grants-In-Aid Policies.
Value of Award: Books
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