2026 Scholarship Application Form

  • 2026 Scholarship Application Form

    (this form is best viewed on a tablet or computer)

  • A limited number of scholarships are available for members of the Baylor Golden Wave Band. Awards are based on several factors, including instrumentation needs of the ensemble, musical ability, leadership potential, and student financial need. Most scholarship funds are classified as need-based, which means students are strongly encouraged to complete the FAFSA to be eligible for the widest range of aid. No matter your financial background, submitting the FAFSA gives Baylor’s Financial Aid Office more flexibility when awarding scholarships

    Eligibility Requirements:

    To be considered for a scholarship, you must:

    • Be enrolled in MUEN 1102 – Marching Band for Fall 2026
    • Complete the Golden Wave Band Scholarship Application Form (link below)
    • Submit all required materials by the deadline that applies to you (June 8 for returning members, July 1 for new members)
    • All incoming students need to complete the Online Contact Form if you haven't already done so.

    Note for Instrumental Music Education Majors: Most Music Ed majors already receive marching band scholarship funds through the School of Music. Contact the Golden Wave Band with questions concerning your scholarship eligibility. Other music majors, such as Performance, Composition, etc, are encouraged to apply.

    Note for MCC Students: MCC students are not eligible for Baylor scholarships. Please contact Dr. Odajima to discuss options.

    Application Instructions:

    All applicants will complete the Golden Wave Band Scholarship Application below. Returning members will complete Parts 1 and 2 of the application. If you’re a new member, you’ll also complete Part 3 (scholarship video).

    Optional – Letters of Recommendation

    You may have up to three people (including your high school band director) write letters on your behalf. These will only be considered if Parts 1 and 2 of your application are complete

    • Letters should be emailed to: goldenwaveband@baylor.edu
    • Subject line: “Letter of Recommendation – [Your Full Name]”
    • Letters may be typed in the body of the email or attached as a PDF

    Final Notes:

    • All scholarship communication must come directly from the student—not a parent or guardian.
    • Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
    • Awards are made based on ensemble needs and available funds.

     For questions, please email goldenwaveband@baylor.edu.

     

  • Part 1 - Basic Information

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  • Are you enrolled in MUEN 1102?*
  • Have you completed the FAFSA?*

  • Part 2 - Formal Essay Submission

  • Write a 2–3 page essay that tells us more about you and your contributions to the band. Please include:

    • Your past band leadership experiences
    • Any music honors or awards
    • Other accomplishments relevant to this scholarship
    • How you plan to contribute to the Golden Wave Band  

    We recommend writing your essay in a text document (Word, Pages, etc.), then pasting it into the application form so you have a saved copy. The use of generative A.I. (ChatGpt) is not allowed.

    Returning members who have previously applied for a scholarship and are applying again, need to write a new scholarship essay. It is not acceptable to copy/paste the submitted scholarship essay from the previous year.

  • Part 3 - Scholarship Video

    *New Members Only
    • Returning members do not need to submit a video.
    • Golden Girls: No video is required. Please complete Parts 1 and 2 only. 

    New Woodwind and Brass Members:

    Submit a single video that includes:

    • Two musical excerpts (3–5 minutes total) in contrasting styles: one technical and one lyrical. Choose music that best showcases your skills and artistry.
    • A full-range chromatic scale, using a triplet rhythm. Tongue the notes ascending, slur the notes descending.
    • The completed scholarship video should be uploaded to YouTube (unlisted) or Google Drive, and the link should be pasted into the designated field on the scholarship application form. Make certain the link works without the use of a password or extra permissions.

    New Drumline and Color Guard Members:

    You must submit a separate personalized scholarship video (3–5 minutes total). This is different from your required audition video for membership. Prepare something of your choosing that showcases your strengths as a player/guard member. Your audition form and materials must be submitted before you submit this scholarship application. 

    • Drumline-This can be an exercise you know, something you’ve written yourself, a chunk of old high school/indoor drumline music, a DCI/WGI Transcription, or a solo you or your teacher have picked out.
    • Color Guard- Provide a choreographed routine highlighting your biggest skill sets and tricks featuring an experimental 45 toss. This routine should be different than your audition video.  

     For All Who Submit a Video:

    • The completed scholarship video should be uploaded to YouTube (unlisted) or other cloud-based location Google.  
    • Make certain the link provided for the uploaded video works without the use of a password or extra permissions. This is critically important.
    • The link to view your video should be pasted into the designated field on the scholarship application form.

  • All materials are due JUNE 8TH for returning members and JULY 1ST for incoming members. Please contact Dr. Odajima for any special considerations.

    • Awards are available and distributed based on ensemble needs.  
    • All correspondence regarding scholarships must be made to/from the student. 
    • Incomplete applications will not be considered. 
    • Applicants will receive notification of scholarship awards via email around mid-July.
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