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MUSIC
SCHOLARSHIP
PACKET
Table of Contents
Application & Form
4-5 Scholarship Application Form
6-7 Faculty Reference/Support Form
Department of Music Scholarship Details
(Recipients chosen by Music Faculty)
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The Brisch Family Music Scholarship
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The Brisch Family Music Outreach Scholarship
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Hans Brisch Biography
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The Frank Nelson Scholarship for Collaborative Piano
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Robert Glenn Rapp Scholar Incentive Award
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Robert Glenn Rapp Upper Level Music Award
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Jill Marderness Endowed Bassoon Scholarship
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Debra Papajohn Reed Endowed Memorial Scholarship
Scholarships by Nomination Only
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Dr. Mel Lee Endowed Scholarship for Instrumental Music Education
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Jan Pokorny Steele Endowed Piano Scholarship
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Peggy M. Spence Endowed Piano Scholarship
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Dr. Lon Dehnert & Pamela K. Green Choral Scholarship
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Dr. Jesse Webster Endowed Vocal Scholarship
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Allie A. Mitchell Music Theatre Scholarship
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Kay Starr Music Scholarship
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Ralph Blane Endowed Instrumental Scholarship
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Helen Heyde String Scholarship
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The Pat Hoig Music Scholarship
19 Westmoreland Fun Fund
College-wide Scholarship Details
(Recipients chosen by panel of donors/alumni)
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Deans Scholarship Award
21 Don Betz Leadership in the Arts Award
Additional Scholarship Information
22-23 Foundation Scholarships Information
*(Dr. Kent Kidwell Leadership in Music Award)*
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University-Wide Scholarship Information
Dear Student,
In this packet is information about scholarships and tuition waivers available to students enrolled in the College
of Fine Arts and Design for the 2014-2015 academic year. The applications are due no later than 5:00 pm on
February 7, 2014 and should be returned to Evans Hall Room 105. Only completed application packets will be
eligible for review.
A completed application packet will contain the following:
Official Transcripts
Some scholarships require additional materials. Qualifications and requirements are listed under each
scholarship. Additional materials may include:
Typed Essays
Before you apply for any scholarships, read the requirements carefully and be sure that you qualify. For
example, some scholarships are for freshmen only, some may have a GPA requirement, etc. You must turn in
one (1) application, one (1) transcript and one (1) typed personal artistic statement for each scholarship you
apply for. Make sure to check what, if any, additional materials are required. Faculty reference/support forms
will be turned into the office by the faculty members themselves. It is your responsibility, however, to give the
faculty member the form in a timely manner.
Thank you for taking the time to apply for a scholarship. All recipients will be notified of results prior to our
awards ceremony this spring. You are a valued member of the CFAD family, and we wish you the best!
Good Luck!
Deborah Baucom
Development Manager
Permanent Address
Student/Banner ID Number
Number/Street
E-mail Address
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City
State/Country
GPA:
Zip
________ Overall
Sex:
Male
Female
Fresh.
Soph. Jr.
Sr.
Activities and Awards Summarize your extracurricular, community and other significant activities and awards.
Activity or Award
Years of
Service
List loans, grants, scholarships or financial aid received during your collegiate academic career
Description of financial aid received
Awarding organization
Please limit your response to 250 words. Your typed statement should describe your academic interests and how they relate to your career objectives.
It must be written by you. Attach as a separate page.
Applicants Signature
Date
Name of applicant
(please print)_______________________________________________________________________
Last
First
Middle
Under the federal law entitled the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, registered students are given the
right to inspect their records, including letters of recommendation. Opinion is divided whether letters open to review are
more helpful in assessing a students potential than those that are not. If you want to waive your right of access to this
evaluation, you may do so by signing the waiver below. In any case, all evaluations will be considered.
I expressively waive any right of access to this recommendation under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of
1974 or any other law, regulation, or policy. I understand that the University of Central Oklahoma does not require me to
execute this waiver and is willing to review my application whether or not I sign it.
Students signature___________________________________________________Date_________
To the faculty: The College of Fine Arts and Design offers scholarships for promising students who have a strong
academic and artistic foundation. We appreciate your appraisal of this student according to the attributes listed
below. Complete this form and return it to Deborah Baucom in Room 105 of Evans Hall (Box 84) with
your signature written across the seal of an envelope.
As required by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, a student may elect to waive or not waive
the privilege of viewing this recommendation form. If the student has not signed the above waiver, you should
consider this form to be non-confidential.
Recommendation of this applicant for a scholarship award from this scholarship program:
Strongly recommend
Generally recommend
Do not recommend
Signature______________________________________________________________________Date________
Name___________________________________________________________Title______________________
Subject area__________________________________________
Applicant Rating: Please use check marks to rate the applicant on the qualities listed below. Add comments you
think would be helpful. Use additional paper for more comments if necessary.
Superior Good
Average
Poor
Unknown Comments
Intellectual ability
Independence of thought
Creativity
Judgment and maturity
Motivation and productivity
Effective oral
communication
Effective written
communication
Leadership qualities
Performance
Ability to collaborate
Established July 24, 2007 to provide financial assistance to students within the University of Central
Oklahomas School of Music.
Qualifications:
The scholarship is open to any student within the School of Music regardless of full or part time
status or grade level. There is no grade point average (GPA) minimum requirement.
Requirements:
You are required to write a thank you note if awarded this scholarship. You must also
represent the School of Music at audition days in the spring 2015.
Please read the bio of Dr. Hans Brisch and answer the questions below in a typed essay.
How have you helped and/or performed at elementary or secondary schools in the past?
How would receiving this scholarship impact your life as a future musician
What inspired you to study music?
Official transcripts
Typed personal artist statement (See application form for details)
Typed essay on the 4 questions above reflecting on bio of Dr. Hans Brisch
Established July 24, 2007 to provide financial assistance to students within the University of Central
Oklahomas School of Music who are active participants in the Music Outreach program.
Qualifications:
The scholarship is open to any student within the School of Music regardless of full or part time
status or grade level. There is no grade point average (GPA) minimum requirement.
Requirements:
The recipient(s) must be involved with the Music Outreach program at least once a month.
You are required to write a thank you note if awarded this scholarship. You must also
represent the School of Music at audition days in the spring 2015.
Please read the bio of Dr. Hans Brisch and answer the questions below in a typed essay.
How have you helped and/or performed at elementary or secondary schools in the past?
How would receiving this scholarship impact your life as a future music educator?
How do you see your involvement in the Outreach Program influencing students in the
chosen schools?
What inspired you to study music?
Official transcripts
Typed personal artist statement (See application form for details)
Typed essay on the 4 questions above reflecting on bio of Dr. Hans Brisch
Dr. Hans Brisch was named the fourth Chancellor for the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education on December 14,
1987. He is known for the courage, vision and strength he brought to the realm of higher education, often referring to
his work through visual definition: A classroom is four walls with a future inside. As one of Oklahomas most respected
leaders, he and his team ambitiously carried out the goal of providing higher education opportunities for Oklahomans,
serving countless many in the name of student success.
Born in Germany in 1940, Dr. Brisch immigrated to the United States at the age of 17 and completed his high school and
college education while supporting himself through work, scholarships and loans. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree
from Park College in Political Science with a minor in chemistry, and a Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degree in
Political Science from the University of Kansas. Academic honors accorded Hans Brisch include Fulbright-Hays Fellow,
University of Alabama Research Grant Award, Venice Seminar Fellow, Public Administrative Fellow, Seminar Fellow
University of Belgrade and NDFL Title VI Fellow.
During his career Dr. Brisch served as Chancellor for the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education. He received
his Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Kansas. Early in his career he taught at the University of Alabama,
University of Nebraska, Nebraska Wesleyan University and served at the Illinois Board of Higher Education. He also
served as the Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs, Executive Assistant to the President, and Associate Executive
Vice President and Provost at the University of Nebraska, and Chief of Staff for Nebraska Governor Kay Orr.
Dr. Brisch was a member of numerous professional, academic and civic organizations and held positions of active
leadership in many. Dr. Brisch passed away February 22, 2006, leaving his wife Margaret, their three children: Ellen,
Matthew, and Megan, grandson Samuel and his sister Gisela Bridge.
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This scholarship was established in 2012 by Pat Bolt in honor of Frank Nelson.
Qualifications:
This scholarship is open to all full-time undergraduate and graduate students. It will be awarded to
students in the collaborative piano program. There is no GPA requirement.
Application form
Official transcripts
Typed personal artistic statement
Requirements:
You are required to write a thank you note if awarded this scholarship. You must also
represent the School of Music at audition days in the spring 2015.
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This scholarship was established December 14, 2004 to provide scholarship assistance to incoming
freshmen students within the University of Central Oklahomas School of Music.
Qualifications:
The scholarship is open to any high school senior preparing to graduate with a grade point average
(GPA) of at least 3.0 and an ACT score of 22 or above. Candidates must be Oklahoma residents and
display a high level of artistry in their area of study.
Requirements:
The recipient of this scholarship must maintain full-time enrollment (12 credit hours or more) each
semester and continue to maintain at least an overall 3.0 GPA to receive the award in the following
semester. The recipient will also be required to write a brief essay about any class and performance
activities for each semester the scholarship is awarded. Copies of the essay will be sent to the Robert
Glenn Rapp Foundation.
You are required to write a thank you note if awarded this scholarship. You must also
represent the School of Music at audition days in the spring 2015.
Additional Application Components:
Candidates chosen as finalists for this award will be asked to submit a final essay and participate in a
scholarship interview.
You will need to include 2 Teacher recommendation letters with application.
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This scholarship was established September 2008 to provide scholarship assistance to a junior, senior,
or graduate student within the University of Central Oklahomas School of Music.
Qualifications:
The scholarship is open to any junior, senior, or graduate student within the University of Central
Oklahomas School of Music with a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0. Candidates must be
Oklahoma residents and display a high level of artistry in their area of study.
Requirements:
The recipient of this scholarship must maintain full-time enrollment (12 credit hours undergraduate
or 9 credit hours graduate) each semester and continue to maintain at least an overall 3.0 GPA to
receive the award in the following semester. The recipient will also be required to write a brief essay
about a class, research, creative or scholarly activity for each semester the scholarship is awarded.
Copies of the essay will be sent to the Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation.
You are required to write a thank you note if awarded this scholarship. You must also
represent the School of Music at audition days in the spring 2015.
Additional Application Components:
Candidates chosen as finalists for this award will be asked to submit a final essay and participate in a
scholarship interview.
Application form
Official transcripts
Typed personal artistic statement (See application form for details)
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This scholarship was established in August 2008 to provide scholarship assistance to students
studying bassoon in the School of Music at the University of Central Oklahoma.
Qualifications:
The scholarship was established to be awarded to bassoon majors within the School of Music. The
recipient must maintain high academic standing (minimum GPA 3.0), a full-time student status of at
least 12 credit hours, and meet all additional requirements.
Requirements:
In addition to participating in the UCO Symphony Orchestra and/or Wind Symphony, the recipient of
this scholarship is required to participate in the Wind Chamber Music Program. He/she must make
a contribution to the community as well, through outreach performances and presentations to area
schools and organizations.
You are required to write a thank you note if awarded this scholarship. You must also
represent the School of Music at audition days in the spring 2015.
These funds are awarded based on yearly auditions and application packet materials.
This scholarship may be awarded to the same recipient in consecutive years; however,
the current recipient must re-apply.
Official transcripts
Personal artistic statement (See application form for details)
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This scholarship was established in 2013 to honor the memory of Debra Papjohn Reed.
Qualifications:
The scholarship is open to full or part-time students studying theatre or musical theatre.
Requirements: The recipient must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA. Applicants may be a
freshman, sophomore, junior or senior. Applicants must submit a one page statement
about how the role of make-up, hairstyling, costuming, scene design and other technical
aspects of theatre impact the quality of a production
You are required to write a thank you note if awarded this scholarship. You must also
represent the School of Music at audition days in the spring 2015.
Application form
Official transcripts
Typed personal artistic statement (See application for details)
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The scholarship may be awarded to a sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student who has
declared music education as their major in the UCO School of Music. The Recipient must maintain
high academic standing (minimum GPA 3.25 overall), a full-time student status of at least 12 credit
hours (9 credit hours for graduate students), and meet all additional requirements.
Requirements:
In addition to the academic qualifications listed above, the recipient must be actively involved in the
School of Music through events, programs, and performances, and s/he must make a contribution to
the university community as well (clubs, student organizations, service activities, etc.).
The scholarship may be awarded to any student who is studying piano within the School of Music
as a piano major. The recipient must maintain high academic standing (minimum GPA 3.0), a fulltime student status of at least 12 credit hours (9 credit hours for graduate students), and meet all
additional requirements.
Requirements:
In addition to the academic qualifications listed above, the recipient must be actively involved in the
School of Music through events, programs, and performances, and s/he must demonstrate leadership
in the School of Music and its programs.
The scholarship may be awarded to any student who is studying piano within the School of Music
as a piano major. The recipient must maintain high academic standing (minimum GPA 3.0), a fulltime student status of at least 12 credit hours (9 credit hours for graduate students), and meet all
additional requirements.
Requirements:
In addition to the academic qualifications listed above, the recipient must be actively involved in the
School of Music through events, programs, and performances, and s/he must demonstrate leadership
in the School of Music and its programs.
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The scholarship may be awarded to any sophomore or junior student who is studying vocal music/
vocal music education within the School of Music. The recipient must maintain high academic
standing (minimum GPA 3.0), a full-time student status of at least 12 credit hours, and meet all
additional requirements.
Requirements:
In addition to the academic qualifications listed above, the recipient must be actively involved in the
School of Music through events, programs, performances, and s/he must demonstrate leadership in
the School of Music and its programs.
The scholarship will be awarded to a junior or senior majoring in vocal music (BM Performance, BME,
or BM Music Theatre). The recipient must maintain high academic standing (minimum GPA 3.0),
maintain a full-time student status of at least 12 credit hours and meet all additional requirements.
Requirements:
In addition to the academic qualifications listed above, the recipient must be actively involved in the
School of Music through events, programs, performances, and s/he must demonstrate leadership in
the Music Theatre program.
The Allie A. Mitchell Music Theatre Scholarship is valued and awarded at the facultys discretion.
Multiple scholarship awards may be given as funds allow.
Qualifications:
The scholarship may be awarded to any senior music theater major. The recipient must maintain
high academic standing (minimum GPA 2.75), a full-time student status of at least 12 credit hours,
and meet all additional requirements.
Additional Requirements:
In addition to the academic qualifications listed above, the recipient must be actively involved in the
School of Music through events, programs, and performances, and s/he must demonstrate leadership
in the School of Music and its programs.
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The scholarship is open to a junior or senior majoring in vocal music (BM Performance, BME, or BM
Music Theatre). The student must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours, and maintain a 2.75 GPA.
Additional Requirements:
In addition to the academic qualifications listed above, the recipient must be actively involved in the
School of Music through events, programs, performances, and s/he must demonstrate leadership in
the School of Music and its programs.
The scholarship is open to any music major studying instrumental music within the School of Music
regardless of classification. There is no grade point average (GPA) minimum requirement, although
the recipient must maintain a full-time student status of at least 12 credit hours, and meet all
additional requirements.
Requirements:
In addition to the academic qualifications listed above, the recipient must be actively involved in the
School of Music through events, programs, and performances, and s/he must demonstrate leadership
in the School of Music and its programs.
The value varies based on the students ability and the needs of the UCO String Program. The award
may be a one-time award or may be renewed at the discretion of the UCO String Faculty provided the
recipient maintains all requirements and qualifications listed below.
Qualifications:
The scholarship is open to any student studying a string instrument within the School of Music
regardless of major or classification. The recipient must maintain high academic standing (minimum
GPA 3.0 in string-related classes, and 2.5 overall), a full-time student status of at least 12 credit
hours, and meet all additional requirements.
Additional Requirements:
In addition to the qualifications listed above, the recipient must be actively involved in the School of
Music String Division through events, programs, and performances.
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Students must be nominated by faculty to reward a student who contributes to his or her
program and demonstrates Fun.
Student must be enrolled full or part-time in the College of Fine Arts and Design.
The scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students who have a minimum GPA
of at least 3.0.
Requirements:
You are required to write a thank you note if you are awarded this scholarship.
To nominate a student, please email information on the student and a story that
exemplifies having Fun while working towards their degree. Stories should be emailed
to Deborah Baucom at dbaucom@uco.edu.
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This scholarship was established January 14, 2007 to provide scholarship assistance to junior, senior,
or graduate students majoring in a discipline within the University of Central Oklahomas College of
Fine Arts and Design.
Qualifications:
The scholarship is open to any junior, senior, or graduate level student who exemplifies high academic
standards by bearing an overall grade point average of at least 3.5. Candidates must possess a high
level of artistry in their area of discipline and demonstrate leadership, personal achievement, integrity
and character. Candidates must also be enrolled full-time (at least 12 credit hours undergraduate or 9
credit hours graduate).
Requirements:
The recipient of this scholarship must maintain full-time enrollment (at least 12 credit hours
undergraduate or 9 credit hours graduate) and maintain at least an overall 3.5 GPA to continue to
receive the award for the spring semester. The recipient is required to type a brief essay about their
artistic experience and performance activities for each semester the scholarship is awarded. Copies of
the essay will be sent to donors and alumni and possibly be printed in donor related publications.
You are required to write a thank you note if you are awarded this scholarship.
Additional Application Components:
Two Faculty References/Support Forms are required
Application form
Official transcripts
Typed personal artist statement (See application for details)
Reminder: Two Faculty Reference/Support forms must be given to faculty
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This scholarship was established July, 2005 to provide scholarship assistance to a junior, senior or
graduate level student demonstrating strong leadership qualities and majoring in a discipline within
the University of Central Oklahomas College of Fine Arts and Design.
Qualifications:
The scholarship is open to any undergraduate or graduate level student who exemplifies high
academic standards by bearing an overall grade point average of at least 3.0. Candidates must
possess a high level of artistry in their area of discipline and demonstrate leadership, personal
achievement, integrity and character. Candidates must also be enrolled full-time (at least 12 credit
hours undergraduate or 9 credit hours graduate).
Requirements:
The recipient of this scholarship must maintain full-time enrollment (at least 12 credit hours
undergraduate or 9 credit hours graduate) and maintain at least an overall 3.0 GPA to continue to
receive the award for the spring semester. The recipient is required to type a brief essay about their
artistic experience and performance activities for each semester the scholarship is awarded. Copies of
the essay will be sent to donors and alumni and possibly be printed in donor related publications.
You are required to write a thank you note if you are awarded this scholarship.
Additional Application Components:
Candidates should submit a typed essay of no more than 200 words explaining their philosophy of
leadership as well as highlighting specific examples of high level leadership both on and off campus.
Leadership examples are not limited to area of study.
Two Faculty References/Support forms are required
Application form
Official transcripts
Typed personal artist statement (See application for details)
200 word typed Leadership essay (See above for details)
Reminder: Two Faculty Reference/Support forms must be given to faculty
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Foundation Scholarships
There are several scholarships or awards for CFAD students from the Foundation. These scholarships
are due to the Foundation by 5 pm on February 7, 2014. Separate application forms are needed for
these scholarships. For more information, contact 405-974-2771 or see the website www.ucogiving.
org.
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