Funding Amount

$25,000 per year

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Premier Music Scholarship

Overview: The Premier Music Scholarship is an audition-based award established by the Music Department for exceptional talent in music performance. It is the highest award for musical excellence awarded by Gustavus.

Award Amount:

  • Winner: $25,000 annually

  • Runners-up (4): $12,500 annually
  • Eligibility:

  • Incoming first-year students and current students

  • Must demonstrate exceptional musical talent

  • Must audition in person or via unedited video submission
  • Requirements:

  • Private lesson study on accepted instrument required every semester

  • Participation in Gustavus Music ensembles required every semester
  • Selection Process:

  • Five finalists selected by faculty

  • One winner and four runners-up determined through audition evaluation
  • Status: Active - inaugural award given in 2024

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Audition Submission:
    - Submit audition either:
    - In-person audition at Gustavus
    - Unedited video submission

    2. Faculty Review:
    - Faculty select five finalists
    - One winner and four runners-up determined from finalist pool

    3. Enrollment Requirements (if awarded):
    - Enroll as a Gustavus student
    - Commit to private lesson study on accepted instrument every semester
    - Participate in Gustavus Music ensembles every semester

    Contact: Music Department, Gustavus Adolphus College

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    musicmusic-educationeducation

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