For more information contact:
Mutlu Çitim-Kepic
Director of Music Admissions
(352) 392-0223 x205
E-mail: mcitim@arts.ufl.edu
Friends of Music/Academic Affairs Scholarships are available for incoming freshman students who reside in the state of Florida, and who demonstrate the greatest potential for musical and academic success toward an undergraduate degree in music. A variety of criteria are considered, including the performance audition, the results of music theory placement exams, and high school or community college academic performance. Most of these scholarships are awarded to students who audition in person at one of the three scheduled entrance audition dates in the spring. Students who are unable to audition at those times, however, can submit audition tapes for consideration, with the understanding that scholarship awards will be contingent upon their satisfactory performance on the music theory placement exams, taken during the summer preceding admission, or during the first week of the fall term. Scholarship awards vary from $200 to $1500 each year and are renewable for up to eight semesters. Minimum criteria for maintaining these scholarships are reflected in the statement below, which is included in the scholarship contract:
I understand that I will be expected to participate in the music ensemble program as specified in the School of Music Ensembles Participation document. I also understand that the continuation of this award for succeeding years will be subject to : (1) my continuing enrollment as a full-time undergraduate student; (2) my maintaining normal progress toward a music degree (B or better in performance studies and C or better in all required music and academic classes); (3) my successful completion of all curricular obligations each semester, including those pertaining to enrollment in MUS 1010 Recital Attendance: (4) my demonstrating a positive and constructive attitude toward School goals and the music ensembles program; (5) the availability of funds; and (6) any other special requirements noted in my scholarship award materials.
In certain special situations, non-music major students maybe considered for one of these scholarships, based on the needs of the performing ensembles and the results of the student's performance audition.
Partial Out of State Tuition Waivers are available to incoming freshman or transfer students who reside outside the state of Florida, and who meet the same criteria as that required of in-state students. Waivers cover the out-of-state tuition for between twelve and sixteen credits each semester, based on the availability of funding. Students must pay the out-of-state tuition for credits taken in excess of those covered by the waiver.
Named Friends of Music Scholarship Awards are given each year by School of Music faculty. Award recipients are selected during the spring term, and are recognized at the Annual School of Music Awards Convocation in April. The amount of the awards, as well as the criteria for selection vary, as noted below.
• A. Didier Graeffe Scholarship: Awarded annually to one undergraduate music major in the School of Music, who to the satisfaction of the Theory/Composition faculty, demonstrates financial need. Preference is given to minority students. Students studying composition are given first consideration. In the event that there is no qualified recipient in a given year, the award need not be given. Recipients should, whenever possible, perform at least one of Didier Graeffe's compositions during the year for which the scholarship is given. The amount of the award varies each year, based on the amount of interest earned on the endowment principal, and is given in addition to any scholarship the student may already hold.
• Edith Pitts Memorial Scholarship: Awarded to an undergraduate music major with at least one full academic year of residence remaining to finish the degree. Eligible students will have a 3.0 GPA, will be outstanding performers and leaders in the School of Music, and will demonstrate high personal qualities. Students are chosen by the vote of the full music faculty. The amount of the award is $650, given in addition to any scholarship the student may already hold.
• Theodore Presser Scholarship: Awarded each year by the Presser Foundation to an undergraduate rising senior music major. The student is chosen b y the vote of the full music faculty, based on excellence and merit. The amount of the award is $2600, given in addition to any scholarship the student may already hold.
• Dorothy Reaves String Scholarship: Awarded each year to an outstanding music major in the area of strings, based on nomination by the strings performance faculty and the vote of the full music faculty. Eligible students will demonstrate good academic standing, excellence in performance and/or string music education, leadership in performing organizations, and a record of service to the community and University. The amount of the award is $500, given in addition to any scholarship the student may already hold.
• Frances Millikan Reitz Scholarship: Funded by the University Women's Club, this scholarship is awarded annually to the most outstanding music major. The eligible student must have a 3.5+ GPA, and must have demonstrated excellence in performance, promise for further development, and musical service to the University and/or the community. The amount of the award is $1,000, given in addition to any scholarship the student may already hold.
• E. E. Larsen Scholarships for Strings and Orchestra: Awarded each year to one or more string students holding leadership positions in the University Orchestra.
Band Scholarships are given each year for performance in the Symphonic Band or the Wind Ensemble. Eligible students are required to audition. An ensemble grade of B or better is required for the scholarship to be renewed each semester. Students receiving band scholarships are required to perform at all scheduled events and rehearsals throughout the year. Interested students should apply directly to the Director of Bands.
Mark Stoughton Band Scholarship: Awarded each year to one band student, based on scholarship, performance, and service to the band. Recipients are selected by the Band faculty. The amount of the award is between $200 and $300, variable each year, and is given in addition to any scholarship the student may already hold.
COLLEGE WORK STUDY PROGRAM (CWSP)
There are a variety of work opportunities available to students in the School of Music through the College Work Study Program. Students work for the School of Music as needed. Eligibility for CWSP awards is determined by the Office of Student Financial Affairs. Students must (a) demonstrate financial need as assessed on the College Scholarship Service Financial Aid Form (FAF); (b) maintain at least a 2.0 GPA; and (c) be enrolled for at least six credits. The amount of the award is governed by the prevailing hourly wage. Interested students should apply to the School of Music and to the Student Financial affairs Officer.
SCHOOL OF MUSIC WORK ASSISTANTSHIPS
A limited number of School of Music work assistantships are available to students who do not qualify for the CWSP program. Interested students should apply directly to the School of Music Office Manager. The amount of the award is governed by the prevailing hourly wage.
