University of Wisconsin - River Falls Foundation Scholarships
Music
William Abbott Memorial Music Scholarship:
Awarded to a music major or minor; responsible citizen and student.
Helen Winberg Belisle Memorial Music Scholarship:
Awarded to a student who has graduated from a Wisconsin high school; pursuing a major in instrumental or vocal music; may be freshman, sophomore, junior or senior; must show strong performance academically; and demonstrate a financial need.
Virginia M. Eastman Music Scholarship:
Awarded to a student who has satisfactorily completed 60 credits or more, has a minimum GPA of 3.0, and is making satisfactory progress toward completing a degree in Music as determined by an advisor. Preference given to a female student.
Sara S. Elster Music Scholarship:
Awarded to a Music major in the teaching curriculum.
Lila Estenson Byng Keyboard Scholarship:
Awarded to one student with a Music major and an emphasis in Piano and/or Organ. The student must be in the Bachelor of Music Education (B.M.E.), Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree program. To qualify for this scholarship, the student must complete the essay section of the application, briefly explaining his/her leadership positions and activities in high school, college and in the community, and how this involvement led to a Music major and an emphasis in Piano and/or Organ. Student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Student must be a first semester junior (60 credits completed) in the fall semester of the year in which the scholarship is provided. Must be a U.S. citizen. The scholarship will be renewed, for spring semester of the junior year and again for the senior year, if the recipient remains eligible.
Lola Estenson Yde Instrumental Music Scholarship:
Awarded to one student with a Music major and an Instrumental emphasis. The student must be in the Bachelor of Music Education (B.M.E.), Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree program. To qualify for this scholarship, the student must complete the essay section of the application, briefly explaining his/her leadership positions and activities in high school, college and in the community, and how this involvement led to a Music major with an emphasis in Instrumental music. Student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Student must be a first semester junior (60 credits completed) in the fall semester of the year in which the scholarship is provided. Must be a U.S. citizen. The scholarship will be renewed, for spring semester of the junior year and again for the senior year, if the recipient remains eligible.
Muriel Gebhard Memorial Scholarship:
Student must have attained sophomore, junior or senior status. First preference will be given to a student majoring in music with a piano emphasis. Second preference will be given to a student majoring in music with a vocal emphasis.
Mary Ella Jerome Vocal/Choral Music Scholarship:
Awarded to one student with a Music major and an emphasis in Vocal/Choral Music. The student must be in the Bachelor of Music Education (B.M.E.), Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree program. To qualify for this scholarship, the student must complete the essay section of the application, briefly explaining his/her leadership positions and activities in high school, college and in the community, and how this involvement led to a Music major with an emphasis in Vocal/Choral Music. Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Student must be a first semester junior (60 credits completed) in the fall semester of the year in which the scholarship is provided. Must be a U.S. citizen. The scholarship will be renewed, for spring semester of the junior year and again for the senior year, if the recipient remains eligible.
Rowland and Helen Klink Scholarship:
Awarded to elementary education students who are in their sophomore, junior or senior year. Preference will be given to students who have a music minor.
Clifford J. Mottaz, Sr. Memorial Music Scholarship:
Awarded to a currently enrolled music major at UWRF. The student must have completed two years of study at the UWRF. A vocal music major will be given preference in the selection process; the second preference will be given to a student of the organ; the third preference shall be to remaining qualified music majors. Financial need should be a factor in selection.
Music Alumni Scholarship:
Presented by the Music Department to an outstanding Music major.
Music Department Faculty Scholarship:
Members of the Music Department grant scholarships to outstanding students majoring in Music.
Music Department Scholarship:
Awarded to Music majors.
Donald A. Nitz Memorial Music Scholarship:
This scholarship is awarded to a music major and is based on musicianship, good performing skills, and academic achievements. Preference will be given to a double- reed student. Whenever possible the award should be given to an incoming freshman.
John Radd Memorial Music Scholarship:
Awarded to an upperclass, outstandings member of the UWRF Jazz Emsemble who is in good academic standing.
Bob Samarotto Music Scholarship:
The single focus for the Bob Samarotto Annual Music Scholarship is New Music--for awards to freshmen candidates for New Music Ensemble work as well as awards to accomplished upper class members of the New Music Ensemble. The number of annual recipients may vary between one and four. The $1,250 in annual awards are to be given in two areas: the largest portion ($750-$1,000) is to be awarded to a music major who is a practicing member of the New Music Ensemble, and who excels in improvisational performance ability--first preference given to a woodwind player, other qualifications being equal; the second scholarship ($250-$500, depending on what amount is given at the upper class level) is to be awarded to an incoming freshman woodwind player who displays potential and commitment to perform with the New Music Ensemble for a year. All recipients must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Financial need is to be taken into consideration only as a determinant between two equal candidates. Since all awards are related to developing the New Music program, the Director of the New Music Ensemble should be responsible for recommending recipients and presenting their names for approval to the regular scholarship committee of the Music Department.
Elliot and Jeanne Wold Scholarship:
Awarded to a student who has completed at least four semesters of Concert Choir and has demonstrated outstanding singing ability, leadership, and service to the choir. The recipient, who is chosen by the choir director, does not need to be a music major or minor.
Lily T. Wong Memorial Music Scholarship:
This scholarship is awarded to a music major and is based on musicianship, good performing skills, and academic achievements. Preference will be given to a piano student.
