Scholarships

MUSIC

MUSIC:

CORNELIUS MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP

  • Successful completion of one year at Vincennes University
  • Selection of the 2nd year student will be made by the Music Division
  • Audition and/or performance involvement as required by the Music Division
  • Minimum of a 3.0 GPA must be maintained at all times during scholarship period
  • All other VU Foundation criteria applicable
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.

JOAN ELIZABETH EMERY MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP

  • Music Major
  • Audition and/or performance involvement as required by the Music Department
  • All other VU Foundation criteria applicable
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.

RICHARD ERTEL & ERTEL FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

  • Music Major
  • Selection will be made by the Music Department at VU
  • First consideration will be for organ or piano players
  • Audition and/or performance involvement as required by the Music Department
  • All other VU Foundation criteria applicable
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.

CARL & EULELA GRAY SCHOLARSHIP

  • Music major; Full time student
  • Minimum of 2.0 GPA must be maintained at all times
  • Selected by Division; Audition and/or performance involvement as required by the Music Department
  • All other VU Foundation criteria applicable
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.

AMY LOOMIS MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP

  • Music Major
  • Selected by the Vincennes University Music Department
  • Audition and/or performance involvement as required by the Music Department
  • All other VU Foundation criteria applicable
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.

DONOVAN M MABBOTT MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP

  • Music student, not necessarily a music major
  • Scholarship can be used for tuition, fees, or books
  • Financial need is a consideration - low to middle income
  • Traditional or Non-traditional Student
  • Vincennes Main Campus Student
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.

MOZART AMATEUR MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP

  • Music major
  • Full time student
  • Selected by Music Department
  • Financial need will be primary consideration
  • Audition and/or performance involvement as required by the Music Department
  • All other VU Foundation criteria applicable
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.

PSI IOTA XI SCHOLARSHIP

  • Major in Music, Art, Special Education, Speech or Hearing
  • Applicant must have a high school cumulative GPA (on a four point scale) of 3.0 or above
  • Rank in the upper 50% of graduating class
  • Submission of High School and/or College transcript
  • Written statement of financial need and two letters of recommendation
  • Participation in extra-curricular activites
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.

SAMONIAL NATIONAL ANTHEM SCHOLARSHIP

  • Full time student
  • Music - vocal Major
  • Agrees to sing the National Anthem at Vincennes University events
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.

LINDA FONCANNON TUCKER VOCAL MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP

  • First Consideration will be to Voice student, then to an Instrumental student
  • Incoming Freshman or as otherwise directed by committee
  • Full time student at Vincennes campus will receive first consideration
  • Consideration to Knox County, Indiana applicants, then to applicants from counties adjacent to Knox County
  • Recipient must audition and seek to be a member of the Show Choir and/or Concert Choir, or an instrumental group
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.

HELEN VANWEY SCHOLARSHIP

  • Student majoring in the Arts (music/drama/Art)
  • Full time student; Selected by the Department
  • Applicant must have a 2.5 or better GPA to be considered for the award
  • Recipient must maintain a 2.5 or better GPA at all times during scholarship period
  • Display excellent attendance, punctuality, musicianship and attitude at all rehearsals and performances
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.

MILDRED VAUGHN MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP

  • Music Major
  • Full time, traditional student in any year of attendance
  • Financial need is a primary consideration
  • Applicants must have no lower than a 2.0 GPA from high school
  • Recipients must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 at VU at all times
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.

ALEXANDRA CLARK AND OSCAR DUNN SCHOLARSHIP

  • Student majoring in Music and involved in VU's band or other musical programs
  • Applicants should be interested in music and show motivation
  • Recipients selected by Dunn and Clark Scholarship committee
  • Financial need is a consideration; 2.0 GPA or better at all times
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  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.

DONNA CLINKENBEARD PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIP

  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.

KENNETH R. UMFLEET MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP

  • Music majors
  • Music Department helps select
  • Full time/Part time enrollment
  • Must file FAFSA each year by state deadline.

GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA AND NOTIFICATION

In addition to the specific scholarship criteria, all students must meet and maintain the following scholarship guidelines.

Scholarship Guidelines
  • Maintain "Good Standing" status with Vincennes University and follow the Standards of Student Behavior. As noted in the Vincennes University catalog: A student who violates the Standard and breaks the law is subject to university, civil, and/or criminal authorities. The university, at its sole discretion, may pursue disciplinary action against a student while the student is also subject to criminal proceedings. The univeristy reserves this right even if criminal charges are pending, reduced, deferred or dismissed.
  • Regarding scholarship awards, students who violate the Standards of Student Beaviour of Vincennes University are subject to scholarship review and possible revision or removal. The VU Foundation reserves this right even if charges are pending, reduced, deferred or dismissed.
  • Unless the specific criteria for a scholarship is listed as being available to Part-time students, all scholarships are for Full-time (minimum of 12 credit hours) students.
  • Unless the specific criteria for a scholarship is listed, 2.0 is the minimum GPA that must be maintained at all times during the scholarship period.
  • Any fraudulent misrepresentation of information supplied by the applicant on any form, regardless of when misinformation is discovered, is grounds for the scholarship to be rescinded and repayment of any funds awarded to be repaid by the recipient.
  • Any enrollment changes (dropping/adding/withdrawing of classes/change of major or degree) relating to the criteria of the scholarship must be reported to the VU Foundation office within five business days of the change. Failure to do so is grounds for the scholarship to be rescinded and repayment of any funds awarded to be repaid by the recipient.
  • Students who have had a scholarship rescinded may appeal by requesting the Scholarship Status Review Form from the VU Foundation office. This form allows the student to petition for scholarship reinstatement and to inquire about the availability of other scholarships that may apply to their new circumstances. Please note that documentation of the change in or new circumstances may be requested.
  • Students who need to request a delay in use of their scholarship may do so by requesting the Petition to Delay Use of Scholarship Form from the VU Foundation office. Please note that documentation of the circumstances that necessitate the delay may be requested.
Scholarship Award Policies
  • Anyone who submits a VU scholarship application will be considered for an award.
  • All scholarship categories will be considered by a committee that will review each student’s qualifications. The goal of the committee is to select the recipients who best match the criteria for each specific scholarship.
  • Any other scholarships and grants (excluding loans) will be applied to the student’s account prior to the posting of this scholarship. Cash refunds are not allowed under the terms of VU Foundation scholarships.
  • The Scholarship Acceptance Form must be signed and returned to the VU Foundation office before the scholarship award is official. At that time, the award will be posted to the student’s account.
Award

Award

Tuition, Vincennes campus standard room and board or Tuition and stipend (commuter/other campus) for four semesters, with 3.3 minimum GPA and full time status maintaned at all times.

  • $3,000 per year for four semesters* with minimum 3.3 GPA and full-time status maintained at all times.
  • $2,000 per year for four semesters* with minimum 3.0 GPA and full -time status maintained at all times.
  • $1,250 per year for four semesters* with minimum 3.0 GPA and full-time status maintained at all times.

**Scholarships are competitive. A limited number of scholarships will be given to the most qualified students. Applications MUST be received by January 15 to be considered for all academic awards.

Qualifications

Qualifications

High school seniors who rank number one or two in their class. Additional requirements for students from non-accredited high schools, Home Schools, or a senior class of 30 or less.

**High school seniors who rank in the upper 25% of their class. Combined SAT of 1190 or composite ACT of 25.

**High school seniors who rank in the upper 50% of their class. Combined SAT of 1110 or composite ACT of 21.

All recipients of the Indiana Academic Honors or Technical Honors Diploma.

All Indiana students must receive the Indiana Academic Honors/Technical honors Diploma or their state's equivalent to be eligible for consideration of any academic scholarship.