Stutzman Family Foundation Music Scholarship

Stutzman Family Foundation Music Scholarship
Students applying for the Bachelor's degree in Music at Southern will be considered for a Stutzman Family Foundation Scholarship on the basis of their musical audition and review of their application materials. Award amounts vary and are awarded each semester (up to an aggregate total of eight semesters) provided the recipient continues to meet the scholarship criterion.

Eligibility Criterion
- Declared Music Major
- Minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA
- Enrolled in a department-based music ensemble every semester
- Enrolled in a department-based applied lesson (primary instrument) every semester
Application Process

Students who wish to be considered for a Stutzman Family Foundation music scholarship must:
- Complete an online application
- Complete an audition and/or interview
- Successfully apply and gain acceptance into Southern Connecticut State University (New/Transfer students)
Submission Deadline

Scholarship applications should be submitted by February 1, 2025 for best consideration. Applications submitted after that time will be considered based on available funding. Upon receipt of your application, you will be scheduled for an audition and notified via email. All scholarship applicants will be notified of their scholarship status by April 11, 2025.
Contact Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone (home)
Phone (mobile)
Email*
Use OWLs email address if current student.
Birth Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Academic Information
Are you a current SCSU student?*
Audition Information
Primary Instrument*
Audition Pieces

All auditions will be (15) minutes in length. Two contrasting compositions are required.

Note: If you are an electronic music student, in lieu of playing two prepared compositions, you will be required to compose a short composition during your audition.
Audition Piece 1 Title*
Audition Piece 1 Composer*
Audition Piece 2 Title*
Audition Piece 2 Composer*
Music Background
High School music teacher(s) and/or private music teacher(s).
Teacher 1 Name
Teacher 1 Email
Teacher 1 Phone
Teacher 2 Name
Teacher 2 Email
Teacher 2 Phone
Teacher 3 Name
Teacher 3 Email
Teacher 3 Phone
Ensembles of Interest (check all that apply)

University BandUniversity ChoirJazz Standards EnsembleLatin Jazz EnsemblePercussion EnsembleMixed String EnsembleVocal PerformanceBlues Ensemble
Do you play any additional instruments?
Provide your instrument name, period of study, and instructor name.
List any high school musical activities, including position or chairs held in organizations and special performances as a soloist or in a small ensemble.
Residency Status*
Essay
In 500 words or less, explain your long-term goals and how this scholarship and degree will help you to achieve these goals. Please attach a Word or PDF document.
Essay*

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References
Please submit the name, title, email address, and phone number of (3) references that can comment on your musical aptitude and potential for excellence in music. References will be contacted for all scholarship finalists.
Name 1
Title 1
Email 1
Phone 1
Name 2
Title 2
Email 2
Phone 2
Name 3
Title 3
Email 3
Phone 3
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Stutzman Family Foundation Music Scholarship

Contact Information

Academic Information

Audition Information

Music Background

Essay

References