Renewal Criteria for Non- Music Majors

  1. 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
  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.

Selection Procedure and Notification

Pursuant to the formal audition and admission to the university, the selection of students to receive Instrumental Music Scholarships is made by the major ensemble directors in full consultation with the unit faculty and upon final approval of the unit's administrative officer. Names of selected candidates are submitted to the University Scholarship Committee for review and forwarded to the Office of Student Financial Aid for final disbursement. Recipients are provided with an official scholarship contract. And that signed contract MUST be returned by the expressed deadline. Failure to do so will void the offer of award.

Application Deadline

Students are encouraged to schedule an audition immediately and pursue admission to Kentucky State University prior to May 15.

Vocal Music Scholarships

Vocal Music Scholarships are provided to students with demonstrated talent in Vocal Music and who intend to major in Music and/or significantly participate in the University's Vocal major 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 Vocal musicianship, 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 Vocal ensembles.
  3. Students who do not select a major in Music, but significantly participate in the University's Vocal 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 Vocal Performance ensemble for each corresponding semester of the award period.

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