2025-2026 Music Scholarship Application

2025-2026 MUSIC ACTIVITY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
FOR MUSIC AND NONMUSIC MAJORS

We strongly prefer to receive recorded auditions. If a recording an audition is not possible, in-person auditions may be scheduled at the instructor’s convenience via email. Your application is not considered complete without an uploaded video recording. Applications will be evaluated by the music department faculty after November 15 and February 15. Students should expect a decision prior to December 1 (for early consideration) and March 1. Please submit your application as soon as possible. Students must be accepted as a Casper College student before a scholarship offer can be extended. Thank you for your interest in Casper College.

Name*

First NameLast Name

Student ID#:

Mailing address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Phone number*

E-mail:*

Please consider me for room and board

YesNo

I am interested in an associate of arts degree in:*

Primary instrument:*

If voice, indicate range

Secondary instrument :

Casper College provides comprehensive instruction in the following applied areas: All brass, piano and organ, percussion, all strings, all woodwinds, and voice. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for activity scholarships. These requirements are:

1. For beginning freshmen, a cumulative high school GPA of 2.000 or better;

2. A composite GED score of 50 or better: or

3. For continuing or transfer students a 2.00 cumulative grade point average;

4. Endorsement by a music teacher familiar with your musical ability, dedication, and reliability.

Music Activity Scholarship Conditions

The department of music upholds the standards and eligibility requirements as stated above. In addition, the following conditions must be met:

1. The student must maintain full-time status (12 credit hours per semester, minimum).

2. The department of music requires that recipients maintain a minimum cumulative 2.50 grade point average (GPA).

3. Music majors must satisfactorily maintain the requirements of the declared degree track (academic studies) per the Casper College catalog.

4. An activity scholarship recipient must be enrolled in and actively participate in: 1) the major ensemble appropriate to their declared field of study; * 2) a second ensemble, specified by the faculty sponsor; and 3) applied music in the declared field of study each semester. Ensemble assignments for the 2022-2023 academic year will be made during the first week of classes. Students may be required to audition for placement in an ensemble. Any exception to the ensemble requirement as stated above must be petitioned by the student to the music program director each semester who will confer with the appropriate faculty for final approval. Petition forms are available in the school of fine arts and humanities office.

5. The student must reapply each year for the music activity scholarship. The student is eligible for the activity scholarship for a maximum of six (6) semesters.

* Chamber Orchestra, Collegiate Chorale (by audition), or College Band. Scholarship holders whose instrument does not fall into one of the aforementioned categories, such as piano or guitar, must consult the advisor and the chair, who will assist in identifying an appropriate, alternate ensemble.

Casper College may contact the music director/teacher you list below to certify that you are qualified to receive the Casper College Department of Music Activity Scholarship in the area you indicated above.

Music Director/Teacher

First NameLast Name

School

Music director/teacher's workplace

Email

If unknown, leave blank

Phone Number

Recorded Audition

I certify that my answers are true and complete. I understand that false or misleading information in my application may result in personal repayment of scholarship monies. I understand that I can receive only one scholarship that pays for standard tuition and fees.

Signature

Date*

Date

OFFICE USE ONLY

Faculty Recommendation

$3,000 tuition/fees$1,500 tuition/feesOther

Faculty Signature

Faculty Recommendation Date

Date

Program Director Approval

$3,000 tuition/fees$1,500 tuition/feesOther

Program Director Signature

Program Director Approval Date

Date

Contract prepared by & mailed

Office staff initials & date