Instrumental Music Scholarships are provided to students with demonstrated talent in Instrumental Music and who intend to major in Music and/or significantly participate in the University's major instrumental ensembles.

Value of Award

The awards are highly competitive and the value of each award is fully commensurate with the following criteria:

  1. A Demonstrated level of mature musicianship on one or more instruments, as evidenced through an audition and record of musical accomplishments.
  2. A Demonstrated commitment to major in Music and/or to significantly participate in the University's instrumental ensembles.
  3. Students who do not select a major in Music, but significantly participate in the University's instrumental ensembles, must additionally register for and successfully complete (with a grade of C or above) a commensurate level of Minor Applied music AND a Major Instrumental Performance ensemble for each corresponding semester of the award period.

Selection and First Year Eligibility Criteria

  1. Admission to the University
  2. Successful Audition
  3. Either major in Instrumental Music or significantly participate in the University's instrumental ensembles.
  4. Completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and report submission to Kentucky State University.

Renewal Criteria for Music Majors

  1. At any juncture in the selected studies, should a student opt to change the major to anything other than music or fail to adhere to the Criteria for Renewal, the award will be immediately suspended or reduced to a comparable non-music major award based on the student's individually demonstrated abilities and musicianship within the Instrumental Music Program.
  2. Maintain a minimum cumulative 3.0 grade point average in music courses, and a cumulative 2.50 cumulative GPA in non-music courses.
  3. Successfully complete a minimum of fifteen semester credit hours each semester.
  4. Fully abide by the University policy regarding class attendance as outlined in the Kentucky State University Catalogue.
  5. Fully abide by the KSU Student Code of Conduct and expectations of the programs in Instrumental Music, including adherence to the expected standards of personal conduct and compliance with directives.
  6. Fully participate in all rehearsals and performances.

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