School of Performing Arts Scholarships

Minnesota State Moorhead School of Performing Arts offers a variety of acting, commercial music, dance, music, music education, musical theatre and theatre arts scholarships for current and incoming students. This would include scholarships for majors and non-majors who would like to perform in an ensemble or production but plan to major in another field. When combined with our amazingly low tuition, affordable housing, and the vibrant arts scene found in the rapidly expanding Fargo-Moorhead region, Minnesota State Moorhead offers an exceptional value for the aspiring actor, musician, or dancer! Students can apply for university scholarships through the online scholarship application October 1-February 1.

  • Art Nix Music

    This scholarship is awarded to Upperclass students who are Music majors or Music minors with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Recipients are required to participate in an ensemble on the instrument/vocal area from which they received the scholarship.

    All Applicants: Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your department, school, and community.

    Attach a .pdf copy of your most recent DARS report (Both are available on eServices for MSUM students).

    Students applying for a scholarship in a specific instrumental/vocal area or commercial music must prepare a 4-6 minute performance using appropriate audition material as advised by your faculty. Auditions will take place during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day each spring.

    Current MSUM Upperclassman Students (having already attended at least one year at MSUM) who choose to apply for a Music Education or a Music Academic scholarship will be expected to participate in a formal interview during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day.

  • Bernard and Dorothy Gill Music

    This scholarship is awarded to Upperclass students who are Music majors or Music minors with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Recipients are required to participate in an ensemble on the instrument/vocal area from which they received the scholarship.

    All Applicants: Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your department, school, and community.

    Students applying for a scholarship in a specific instrumental/vocal area or commercial music must prepare a 4-6 minute performance using appropriate audition material as advised by your faculty. Auditions will take place during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day each spring.

    Current MSUM Upperclassman Students (having already attended at least one year at MSUM) who choose to apply for a Music Education or a Music Academic scholarship will be expected to participate in a formal interview during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day.

  • Carl Carlson Music

    This scholarship is awarded to full-time students who have declared Music or Music Education as their major.

    All Applicants: Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your department, school, and community.

    Students applying for a scholarship in a specific instrumental/vocal area or commercial music must prepare a 4-6 minute performance using appropriate audition material as advised by your faculty. Auditions will take place during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day each spring.

    Current MSUM Upperclassman Students (having already attended at least one year at MSUM) who choose to apply for a Music Education or a Music Academic scholarship will be expected to participate in a formal interview during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day.

  • Catherine Haukebo Family Music

    This scholarship is awarded to Upperclass students who are Music majors or Music minors with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Recipients are required to participate in an ensemble on the instrument/vocal area from which they received the scholarship.

    All Applicants: Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your department, school, and community.

    Students applying for a scholarship in a specific instrumental/vocal area or commercial music must prepare a 4-6 minute performance using appropriate audition material as advised by your faculty. Auditions will take place during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day each spring.

    Current MSUM Upperclassman Students (having already attended at least one year at MSUM) who choose to apply for a Music Education or a Music Academic scholarship will be expected to participate in a formal interview during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day.

  • Choral/Vocal Augmented

    This scholarship is awarded to an upperclass (sophomore/junior/senior) vocalist with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Recipients are required to participate in an ensemble on the vocal area from which they received the scholarship.

    All Applicants: Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your department, school, and community.

    Attach a .pdf copy of your most recent DARS report (Both are available on eServices for MSUM students).

    Students applying for a scholarship in a specific instrumental/vocal area or commercial music must prepare a 4-6 minute performance using appropriate audition material as advised by your faculty. Auditions will take place during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day each spring.

    Current MSUM Upperclassman Students (having already attended at least one year at MSUM) who choose to apply for a Music Education or a Music Academic scholarship will be expected to participate in a formal interview during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day.

  • Dan Preston Music

    This scholarship is awarded to Upperclass student vocalist with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Recipients are required to participate in an ensemble on the vocal area from which they received the scholarship.

    All Applicants: Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your department, school, and community.

    Students applying for a scholarship in a specific instrumental/vocal area or commercial music must prepare a 4-6 minute performance using appropriate audition material as advised by your faculty. Auditions will take place during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day each spring.

    Current MSUM Upperclassman Students (having already attended at least one year at MSUM) who choose to apply for a Music Education or a Music Academic scholarship will be expected to participate in a formal interview during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day.

  • Dr. H.D. and Yvonne Harmon Music

    This scholarship is awarded to an Upperclass, brass instrumentalist with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Preference will be given to a trumpeter. Recipients are required to participate in an ensemble on the instrumental area from which they received the scholarship.

    All Applicants: Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your department, school, and community.

    Attach a .pdf copy of your most recent DARS report (Both are available on eServices for MSUM students).

    Students applying for a scholarship in a specific instrumental/vocal area or commercial music must prepare a 4-6 minute performance using appropriate audition material as advised by your faculty. Auditions will take place during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day each spring.

    Current MSUM Upperclassman Students (having already attended at least one year at MSUM) who choose to apply for a Music Education or a Music Academic scholarship will be expected to participate in a formal interview during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day.

  • Dr. Rod Rothlisberger Vocal Music

    This scholarship is awarded to a full-time, Upperclass student who is registered for applied voice lessons and one of the large choral ensembles at MSUM. Students are not required to be a Music major or minor.

    Attach a Music Resume that lists your vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, and service to your department, school, and community.

    Students applying must prepare a 4-6 minute performance using appropriate audition material as advised by your faculty. Auditions will take place during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day each spring.

    Current MSUM Upperclassman (having already attended at least one year at MSUM) who choose to apply for a Music Education or a Music Academic scholarship will be expected to participate in a formal interview during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day.

  • Ernest Harris Piano

    This scholarship is awarded to Undergraduate piano student with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Recipients are required to participate in an ensemble on the instrument/vocal area from which they received the scholarship.

    All Applicants: Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your department, school, and community.

    Students applying for a scholarship in a specific instrumental/vocal area or commercial music must prepare a 4-6 minute performance using appropriate audition material as advised by your faculty. Auditions will take place during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day each spring.

    Current MSUM Upperclassman Students (having already attended at least one year at MSUM) who choose to apply for a Music Education or a Music Academic scholarship will be expected to participate in a formal interview during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day.

  • Excellence in Music

    This scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman of any major or minor. Recipients are required to participate in an ensemble on the instrument/vocal area from which they received the scholarship.

    Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your department, school, and community.

    Live auditions on campus prior to March 1st are preferable but are not required. A prepared recording consisting of representative compositions (4-8 minutes in length) may be substituted. Accompanied performances are desirable but not required.

    If you cannot come to campus for a live audition during a Scholarship Audition Day or on a privately scheduled date prior to March 1, create a Youtube video and email a link for the video directly to the School of Performing Arts a spa@mnstate.edu listing your name, contact information, and audition area (voice, guitar, trumpet, etc.). Contact the School of Performing Arts for more information if you need assistance: 218.477.2101 or School of Performing Arts.

  • Florence Vance Music

    This scholarship is awarded to Undergraduate Music major or Music minor with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Recipients are required to participate in an ensemble on the instrument/vocal area from which they received the scholarship. Preference will be given to a pianist.

    All Applicants: Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your department, school, and community.

    Attach a .pdf copy of your most recent DARS report (Both are available on eServices for MSUM students).  For new incoming students, attach a copy of your high school transcript.

    Students applying for a scholarship in a specific instrumental/vocal area or commercial music must prepare a 4-6 minute performance using appropriate audition material as advised by your faculty. Auditions will take place during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day each spring.

    Current MSUM Upperclassman Students (having already attended at least one year at MSUM) who choose to apply for a Music Education or a Music Academic scholarship will be expected to participate in a formal interview during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day.

  • Freshman Music

    This scholarship is awarded to a freshman of any major or minor. Recipients are required to participate in an ensemble on the instrument/vocal area from which they received the scholarship.

    Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your department, school, and community.

    Live auditions on campus prior to March 1st are preferable but are not required. A prepared recording consisting of representative compositions (4-8 minutes in length) may be substituted. Accompanied performances are desirable but not required.

    If you cannot come to campus for a live audition during a Scholarship Audition Day or on a privately scheduled date prior to March 1, create a Youtube video and email a link for the video directly to the School of Performing Arts a spa@mnstate.edu listing your name, contact information, and audition area (voice, guitar, trumpet, etc.). Contact the School of Performing Arts for more information if you need assistance: 218.477.2101 or School of Performing Arts.

  • Freshman/Transfer Instrumental Music Talent

    Freshman and Transfer students may be music majors or non-majors, but students receiving this scholarship are required to participate in an ensemble on the instrument (or within the vocal area) from which they received the scholarship throughout the award year.

    Live auditions on campus prior to March 1st are preferable but are not required. A prepared recording consisting of representative compositions (4-8 minutes in length) may be substituted. Accompanied performances are desirable but not required.

    If you cannot come to campus for a live audition during a Scholarship Audition Day or on a privately scheduled date prior to March 1, create a Youtube video and email a link for the video directly to the School of Performing Arts a spa@mnstate.edu listing your name, contact information, and audition area (voice, guitar, trumpet, etc.). Contact the School of Performing Arts for more information if you need assistance: 218.477.2101 or School of Performing Arts.

    Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your ensembles, school, and community.

  • Freshman/Transfer Vocal Music Talent

    Freshman and Transfer students may be music majors or non-majors, but students receiving this scholarship are required to participate in an ensemble on the instrument (or within the vocal area) from which they received the scholarship throughout the award year.

    Live auditions on campus prior to March 1st are preferable but are not required. A prepared recording consisting of representative compositions (4-8 minutes in length) may be substituted. Accompanied performances are desirable but not required.

    If you cannot come to campus for a live audition during a Scholarship Audition Day or on a privately scheduled date prior to March 1st, create a Youtube video and email a link for the video directly to the School of Performing Arts a spa@mnstate.edu listing your name, contact information, and audition area (voice, guitar, trumpet, etc.). Contact the School of Performing Arts for more information if you need assistance: 218.477.2101 or School of Performing Arts.

    Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your ensembles, school, and community.

  • Hod Eklund Music

    This scholarship is awarded to incoming Freshman students from Moorhead High School who are involved in music.

    Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your department, school, and community.

    Schedule an audition prior to March 1 by contacting the School of Performing Arts (spa@mnstate.edu) or attend one of our formal Scholarship Preview/Audition Days (visit mnstate.edu/music/scholarships/ for more information) or provide a link to an online audition (YouTube, DropBox). On-campus auditions are preferred if possible.

  • Honors Music

    Honors Scholarships are awarded by nomination and performance/presentation. Students are nominated by faculty in any area based on the upperclass scholarship auditions. Students undergo an audition/presentation process to be given an Honors Scholarship.

    Music Honors Scholarship criteria:

    1. Be a junior or senior music major (minors are not eligible).
    2. Students must have successfully completed 4 semesters of applied lessons and ensembles as well as all required theory and piano courses.
    3. Be enrolled as a full time music major of the year the scholarship is awarded (including student teaching or an internship).
    4. Have a departmental and university GPA of 2.5 or higher at the time of the audition.

    Attach a .pdf copy of your current transcript or DARS report (Both are available on eServices for MSUM students).

    Nominees for Honors Scholarships will be selected by a faculty committee and names posted by 12:30 p.m. on the Upperclass Scholarship Day (held in March, exact date TBD).

    Auditions consist of a 4-6 minute performance or presentation during Audition Day afternoon.

    Presentations should represent the applicant’s work in their major area (e.g. Commercial Music, Music Education, etc.), and may include a live performance, a recording, a project presentation, or a scholarly research paper read aloud.

    Honors performances and presentations will be judged by a faculty committee during a performance open to the public.

  • James B. Henry Vocal Music

    This scholarship is awarded to a Vocal Music major with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Recipients are required to participate in an ensemble on the instrument/vocal area from which they received the scholarship.

    Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your department, school, and community.

    Students applying for a scholarship in a specific instrumental/vocal area or commercial music must prepare a 4-6 minute performance using appropriate audition material as advised by your faculty. Auditions will take place during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day each spring.

    Current MSUM Upperclassman Students (having already attended at least one year at MSUM) who choose to apply for a Music Education or a Music Academic scholarship will be expected to participate in a formal interview during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day.

  • Jennifer Rathert-Hughes Music

    This scholarship is awarded to full-time students who are Music majors or Music minors with a minimum 2.5 GPA and who have completed 15 credits towards a Music degree at the time of application. Recipients are required to participate in an ensemble on the instrument/vocal area from which they received the scholarship.

    Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your department, school, and community.

    Students applying for a scholarship in a specific instrumental/vocal area or commercial music must prepare a 4-6 minute performance using appropriate audition material as advised by your faculty. Auditions will take place during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day each spring.

    Current MSUM Upperclassman Students (having already attended at least one year at MSUM) who choose to apply for a Music Education or a Music Academic scholarship will be expected to participate in a formal interview during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day.

  • Joe Best Music

    This scholarship is awarded to Upperclass (Sophomore/Junior/Senior) Music major or Music minor with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Recipients are required to participate in an ensemble on the instrument/vocal area from which they received the scholarship. Preference will be given to an instrumentalist.

    Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your department, school, and community.

    Attach a .pdf copy of your most recent DARS report (Both are available on eServices for MSUM students).

    Students applying for a scholarship in a specific instrumental/vocal area or commercial music must prepare a 4-6 minute performance using appropriate audition material as advised by your faculty. Auditions will take place during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day each spring.

    Current MSUM Upperclassman Students (having already attended at least one year at MSUM) who choose to apply for a Music Education or a Music Academic scholarship will be expected to participate in a formal interview during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day.

  • John and Catherine Tesch Music

    This scholarship is awarded to Upperclass (Sophomore/Junior/Senior) Music major or Music minor with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Recipients are required to participate in an ensemble on the instrument/vocal area from which they received the scholarship.

    Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your department, school, and community.

    Students applying for a scholarship in a specific instrumental/vocal area or commercial music must prepare a 4-6 minute performance using appropriate audition material as advised by your faculty. Auditions will take place during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day each spring.

    Current MSUM Upperclassman Students (having already attended at least one year at MSUM) who choose to apply for a Music Education or a Music Academic scholarship will be expected to participate in a formal interview during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day.

  • Leonore Schwarz Neumaier Music

    This scholarship is awarded to Upperclass (Sophomore/Junior/Senior) Music major or Music minor with a minimum 2.5 GPA. 

    Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your department, school, and community.

    Students applying for a scholarship in a specific instrumental/vocal area or commercial music must prepare a 4-6 minute performance using appropriate audition material as advised by your faculty. Auditions will take place during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day each spring.

    Current MSUM Upperclassman Students (having already attended at least one year at MSUM) who choose to apply for a Music Education or a Music Academic scholarship will be expected to participate in a formal interview during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day.

  • MSUM Music Department

    This scholarship is awarded to Upperclass (Sophomore/Junior/Senior) Music major or Music minor with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Recipients are required to participate in an ensemble on the instrument/vocal area from which they received the scholarship.

    Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your department, school, and community.

    Students applying for a scholarship in a specific instrumental/vocal area or commercial music must prepare a 4-6 minute performance using appropriate audition material as advised by your faculty. Auditions will take place during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day each spring.

    Current MSUM Upperclassman Students having already attended at least one year at MSUM) who choose to apply for a Music Education or a Music Academic scholarship will be expected to participate in a formal interview during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day.

  • MSUM Strings

    This scholarship is awarded to upperclass (sophomore/junior/senior) string player with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Recipients are required to participate in an ensemble on the instrument/vocal area from which they received the scholarship.

    Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your department, school, and community.

    Attach a .pdf copy of your most recent DARS report (Both are available on eServices for MSUM students).

    Students applying for a scholarship in a specific instrumental/vocal area or commercial music must prepare a 4-6 minute performance using appropriate audition material as advised by your faculty. Auditions will take place during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day each spring.

    Current MSUM Upperclassman Students (having already attended at least one year at MSUM) who choose to apply for a Music Education or a Music Academic scholarship will be expected to participate in a formal interview during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day.

  • Music Alumni/Florence Vance Music

    This scholarship is awarded to Upperclass students who are Music majors or Music minors with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Recipients are required to participate in an ensemble on the instrument/vocal area from which they received the scholarship.

    Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your department, school, and community.

    Students applying for a scholarship in a specific instrumental/vocal area or commercial music must prepare a 4-6 minute performance using appropriate audition material as advised by your faculty. Auditions will take place during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day each spring.

    Current MSUM Upperclassman Students (having already attended at least one year at MSUM) who choose to apply for a Music Education or a Music Academic scholarship will be expected to participate in a formal interview during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day.

  • Music Department

    This scholarship is awarded to Upperclass (Sophomore/Junior/Senior) Music major or Music minor with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Recipients are required to participate in an ensemble on the instrument/vocal area from which they received the scholarship.

    Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your department, school, and community.

    Students applying for a scholarship in a specific instrumental/vocal area or commercial music must prepare a 4-6 minute performance using appropriate audition material as advised by your faculty. Auditions will take place during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day each spring.

    Current MSUM Upperclassman Students (having already attended at least one year at MSUM) who choose to apply for a Music Education or a Music Academic scholarship will be expected to participate in a formal interview during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day.

  • Paul Severson Music

    This scholarship is awarded to Upperclass (Sophomore/Junior/Senior) Music major or Music minor with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Recipients are required to participate in an ensemble on the instrument/vocal area from which they received the scholarship. Preference will be given to a student performing in jazz ensembles.

    Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your department, school, and community.

    Students applying for a scholarship in a specific instrumental/vocal area or commercial music must prepare a 4-6 minute performance using appropriate audition material as advised by your faculty. Auditions will take place during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day each spring.

    Current MSUM Upperclassman Students (having already attended at least one year at MSUM) who choose to apply for a Music Education or a Music Academic scholarship will be expected to participate in a formal interview during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day.

  • Percussion

    This scholarship is awarded to Upperclass (Sophomore/Junior/Senior) percussionist with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Recipients are required to participate in an ensemble on the instrument/vocal area from which they received the scholarship.

    Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your department, school, and community.

    Attach a .pdf copy of your most recent DARS report (Both are available on eServices for MSUM students).

    Students applying for a scholarship in a specific instrumental/vocal area or commercial music must prepare a 4-6 minute performance using appropriate audition material as advised by your faculty. Auditions will take place during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day each spring.

    Current MSUM Upperclassman Students (having already attended at least one year at MSUM) who choose to apply for a Music Education or a Music Academic scholarship will be expected to participate in a formal interview during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day.

  • Presser Music

    This prestigious scholarship is awarded by the Theodore Presser Foundation in addition to any additional scholarship funding a student may receive. Only senior music majors who have demonstrated outstanding achievement within their degree should apply. All applicants must have completed all Music Theory, Aural Skills, Music History and Piano Proficiency requirements as defined by their major. Recipient must be enrolled as a full time music major for the year the scholarship is awarded (including student teaching or an internship), with a University and Music GPA of 3.3 or higher.

    Attach a .pdf copy of your current transcript or DARS report (Both are available on eServices for MSUM students).

    Attach a Music Resume (Experience, Summary of Works, Awards, Education, Teachers).

    Presser Nominees will present a performance or presentation, and an interview before a faculty judging panel on the afternoon of the day of the upperclass Scholarship Auditions (held in March, exact date TBA). Performances/presentations will be open to the public.

    Presentations should represent the applicant's work in their major area (e.g. Commercial Music, Music Education, etc.), and may include a live performance, a recording, a project presentation, or a scholarly research paper read aloud of 4-6 minutes in length.

  • Sena Barden Music

    This scholarship is awarded to Upperclass (Sophomore/Junior/Senior) Music major or Music minor with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Recipients are required to participate in an ensemble on the instrument/vocal area from which they received the scholarship.

    Recipients will be students who are outstanding singers or leaders in Concert Choir.

    Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your department, school, and community.

    Students applying for a scholarship in a specific instrumental/vocal area or commercial music must prepare a 4-6 minute performance using appropriate audition material as advised by your faculty. Auditions will take place during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day each spring.

    Current MSUM Upperclassman Students (having already attended at least one year at MSUM) who choose to apply for a Music Education or a Music Academic scholarship will be expected to participate in a formal interview during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day.

  • Upperclassman Instrumental Music

    Students receiving upperclass scholarships must be music majors or minors.

    Students receiving upperclass music scholarships are required to participate in an ensemble on the instrument for which they received the scholarship throughout the award year (allowable exceptions may include student teaching or internships).

    Non-major status or non-participation in an appropriate ensemble will result in forfeiture of the scholarship.

    Upperclass Scholarship applicants must possess a University GPA of 2.5 or higher.

    Applicants will be expected to participate in an interview with a panel of faculty judges during the Upperclass Scholarship Audition Day (held in March, exact date TBA).

    Attach a .pdf copy of your current transcript or DARS report (Both are available on eServices for MSUM students).

    Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your ensembles, school, and community.

  • Upperclassman Music Academic

    Students receiving upperclass music education scholarships must be music majors and will demonstrate outstanding academic qualities based upon their studies while at MSUM.

    Academic Upperclass Scholarship applicants must possess a University GPA or 3.5 or higher.

    Applicants will be expected to participate in an interview with a panel of faculty judges during the Upperclass Scholarship Audition Day (held in March, exact date TBA).

    Attach a .pdf copy of your current transcript or DARS report (Both are available on eServices for MSUM students).

    Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your ensembles, school, and community.

  • Upperclassman Music Education

    Students receiving upperclass music education scholarships must be music education majors and will demonstrate outstanding qualities as a future music educator.

    Upperclass Scholarship applicants must possess a University GPA of 2.5 or higher.

    Applicants will be expected to participate in an interview with a panel of faculty judges during the Upperclass Scholarship Audition Day (held in March, exact date TBA).

    Attach a .pdf copy of your current transcript or DARS report (Both are available on eServices for MSUM students).

    Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your ensembles, school, and community.

  • Upperclassman Voice/Choir

    Students receiving upperclass music scholarships must be music majors or minors.

    Students receiving upperclass vocal music scholarships are required to participate in a vocal ensemble throughout the award year (allowable exceptions may include student teaching or internships).

    Non-major status or non-participation in an appropriate ensemble will result in forfeiture of the scholarship.

    Upperclass Scholarship applicants must possess a University GPA of 2.5 or higher.

    Applicants will be expected to participate in an interview with a panel of faculty judges during the Upperclass Scholarship Audition Day (held in March, exact date TBA).

    Attach a .pdf copy of your current transcript or DARS report (Both are available on eServices for MSUM students).

    Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your ensembles, school, and community.

  • Ward Dunkirk Music

    This scholarship is awarded to Upperclass (Sophomore/Junior/Senior) students participating in music ensembles, preferably jazz ensemble, with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Recipients are required to participate in an ensemble on the instrument/vocal area from which they received the scholarship.

    Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your department, school, and community.

    Students applying for a scholarship in a specific instrumental/vocal area or commercial music must prepare a 4-6 minute performance using appropriate audition material as advised by your faculty. Auditions will take place during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day each spring.

    Current MSUM Upperclassman Students (having already attended at least one year at MSUM) who choose to apply for a Music Education or a Music Academic scholarship will be expected to participate in a formal interview during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day.

  • William M. Jones Music

    This scholarship is awarded to Upperclass (Sophomore/Junior/Senior) vocalist or string instrumentalist with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Recipients are required to participate in an ensemble on the instrument/vocal area from which they received the scholarship.

    Attach a Music Resume that lists your instrument/vocal range, past and current ensemble participation (curricular and extracurricular), years of applied study, teachers, awards received, honors/achievements, service to your department, school, and community.

    Students applying for a scholarship in a specific instrumental/vocal area or commercial music must prepare a 4-6 minute performance using appropriate audition material as advised by your faculty. Auditions will take place during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day each spring.

    Current MSUM Upperclassman Students (having already attended at least one year at MSUM) who choose to apply for a Music Education or a Music Academic scholarship will be expected to participate in a formal interview during the Upperclassman Scholarship Audition Day.

  • Carol Gaede

    This scholarship is awarded to students who are majoring in Film or Audio Production & Entertainment Management, who have completed less than 64 college credits, and who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Students must have demonstrated achievement in academics, artistic/creative activities, or service to the department.

    No additional requirements are needed.

  • Delmar J. Hansen

    This scholarship is awarded to senior students who are majoring in Film or Audio Production & Entertainment Management and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

    No additional requirements are needed.

  • Excellence in Entertainment Industry & Technology (EIT) Awards

    This scholarship is awarded to students who are EIT majors with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. 

    No additional requirements are needed.

  • Transfer Talent in Entertainment Industry & Technology (EIT)

    This scholarship is awarded to students who will declare a major in the Entertainment Industry & Technology (EIT) department and will actively participate in departmental co-curricular activities.

    Must perform either a live audition or submit a video demonstrating their excellence in Entertainment Industry & Technology (EIT), and include a head shot and resume, prior to March 1st.  Audition requirements are as follows:

    Acting: Two contrasting monologues

    Musical Theatre: Two contrasting musical theatre songs, and one monologue

    Theatre Design and Technology: Technical resume

    For additional information regarding the submission process, or to schedule an audition, please contact MSUM's School of Entertainment Industry & Technology (EIT)

  • Margaret Fuglie Lewis

    This scholarship is awarded to Film students.

     

    No additional requirements are needed.

  • Mark Robert Lukac Memorial

    This scholarship is awarded to full-time students who are juniors or seniors and in good academic standing (GPA of 2.0 or higher) and majoring in Film. 

    No additional requirements are needed.

  • Entertainment Industry & Technology (EIT) Department

    This scholarship is awarded to students majoring in one of the School of Entertainment Industry & Technology (EIT) majors who are in good academic standing.

    No additional requirements are needed.

  • Wendy Rice Memorial

    This scholarship is awarded to full-time students who are junior or seniors. Students must show an interest in Audio Production and Entertainment Management and have a GPA of 2.75 or higher.

    No additional requirements are needed.