In addition to participating in one of the above music areas, each scholarship recipient must successfully register and perform in a major ensemble (Concert Choir or Marching/Symphonic Band), as well as enroll in the minor Applied Music sequence for each semester in which scholarship aid is granted.

Disbursement

Initially, recipients will be awarded music scholarships for a four-year period, renewable each year. The scholarship will be disbursed in equal amounts each semester over a four-year period.

Renewal of Awards

To maintain a music scholarship, a student must:

  1. 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";
  2. Continue to meet the performance standards of the assigned ensemble(s) while maintaining a positive and cooperative attitude;
  3. Successfully complete fifteen (15) credit hours each semester;
  4. Maintain a 2.0 cumulative, grade-point average each semester and 2.5 average in all music courses;
  5. Practice a minimum of two (2) hours per day (Music Majors) in addition to regular ensemble rehearsals;
  6. Practice a minimum of one (1) hour per day (non-Music Majors) in addition to regular ensemble rehearsals;
  7. 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";
  8. 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
  9. 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.

Student Leadership Scholarships

Eligibility Criteria

  1. Exhibit outstanding leadership abilities;
  2. Be elected a Student Government Association Officer (president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, chief justice), Miss KSU, or Mr. KSU; and
  3. Meet all requirements of the University's Non-Academic Scholarship Policies.

Value of Award

Scholarship values depend on the elected office held by the student and are as follows: — Student Government Association President: tuition, room, board, and books

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  • 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

Student Publications Tuition Scholarships

Eligibility Criteria

  1. Be a full-time Kentucky State University student;
  2. Serve as editor of the Thorobred News or the Thorobred Yearbook; and
  3. Meet all requirements of the University's Non-Academic Scholarship Policies.

Value of Award: Tuition.

Athletic Grants-in-Aid

Eligibility Criteria

  1. Exhibit outstanding athletic ability;
  2. Participate in one of the University's intercollegiate sports;
  3. Meet all requirements of the University's Non-academic Scholarship Policies; and
  4. Enroll in a baccalaureate-level program.

Value of Award

  • Full: Tuition, room, board, books, student activity fees and computer fees
  • Partial: Varies