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College of Fine Arts and Design

MUSICSCHOLARSHIPPACKET

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Table of Contents

Application & Form4-5 Scholarship Application Form6-7 Faculty Reference/Support Form

Department of Music Scholarship Details(Recipients chosen by Music Faculty)8 The Brisch Family Music Scholarship9 The Brisch Family Music Outreach Scholarship10 Hans Brisch Biography11 The Frank Nelson Scholarship for Collaborative Piano12 Robert Glenn Rapp Scholar Incentive Award13 Robert Glenn Rapp Upper Level Music Award14 Jill Marderness Endowed Bassoon Scholarship15 Debra Papajohn Reed Endowed Memorial Scholarship Scholarships by Nomination Only16 Dr. Mel Lee Endowed Scholarship for Instrumental Music Education16 Jan Pokorny Steele Endowed Piano Scholarship16 Peggy M. Spence Endowed Piano Scholarship17 Dr. Lon Dehnert & Pamela K. Green Choral Scholarship17 Dr. Jesse Webster Endowed Vocal Scholarship17 Allie A. Mitchell Music Theatre Scholarship18 Kay Starr Music Scholarship18 Ralph Blane Endowed Instrumental Scholarship 18 Helen Heyde String Scholarship19 The Pat Hoig Music Scholarship19 Westmoreland Fun Fund

College-wide Scholarship Details(Recipients chosen by panel of donors/alumni)20 Dean’s Scholarship Award21 Don Betz Leadership in the Arts Award

Additional Scholarship Information22-23 Foundation Scholarships Information *(Dr. Kent Kidwell Leadership in Music Award)*24 University-Wide Scholarship Information

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Dear Student,

In this packet is information about scholarships and tuition waivers available to students enrolled in the College of Fine Arts and Design for the 2014-2015 academic year. The applications are due no later than 5:00 pm on February 7, 2014 and should be returned to Evans Hall Room 105. Only completed application packets will be eligible for review.

A completed application packet will contain the following:

• Application Form including Typed Personal Artistic Statement (instructions on form)

•OfficialTranscripts

Somescholarshipsrequireadditionalmaterials.Qualificationsandrequirementsarelistedundereachscholarship. Additional materials may include:

• Faculty References/Support Forms

• Typed Essays

• Samples of Work or Portfolios

Before you apply for any scholarships, read the requirements carefully and be sure that you qualify. For example, some scholarships are for freshmen only, some may have a GPA requirement, etc. You must turn in one (1) application, one (1) transcript and one (1) typed personal artistic statement for each scholarship you apply for. Make sure to check what, if any, additional materials are required. Faculty reference/support forms willbeturnedintotheofficebythefacultymembersthemselves.Itisyour responsibility, however, to give the faculty member the form in a timely manner.

Thankyoufortakingthetimetoapplyforascholarship.Allrecipientswillbenotifiedofresultspriortoourawards ceremony this spring. You are a valued member of the CFAD family, and we wish you the best!

Good Luck!

Deborah BaucomDevelopment Manager

For information or questions, please call Deborah Baucom at (405) 974-3718.

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2014-2015 Student Scholarship Application Form

Deadline 5pm February 7, 2014Return applications to: Evans Hall Room 105

Contact Deborah Baucom with questions: 405-974-3718 or [email protected]

Scholarship Name: Checktheboxforthescholarship(s)youareapplyingfor.Qualificationsforeach scholarship are listed in this packet. There is one award available for each scholarship. Amounts vary from year to year and will be deposited into your bursar’s account before the Fall semester. Make sure you are qualified to apply before checking these boxes.

The Brisch Family Music Scholarship The Brisch Family Music Outreach Scholarship

The Frank Nelson Scholarship for Collaborative Piano Robert Glenn Rapp Scholar Incentive Award Robert Glenn Rapp Upper Level Music Award Jill Marderness Endowed Bassoon Scholarship Debra Papjohn Reed Memorial Endowed Scholarship Dean’s Scholarship Award * Faculty References Required Don Betz Leadership in the Arts Award * Faculty References Required Dr. Kent Kidwell Leadership in Music Award * Application through the UCO Foundation

Full Legal Name Last Name First Name Middle Name Student/Banner ID Number*

Permanent Address Number/Street City State/Country Zip

E-mail Address GPA:________ Within Major ________ Overall

Year in College 2014-2015

Fresh. Soph. Jr. Sr.

Best Phone Number to Contact You: Sex: Male Female

Date of Birth (Mo./Day/Yr.)

________/________/________

Major area of study at UCO for 2014– 2015 Minor area of study at UCO for 2014– 2015(if applicable)

Number of hours I plan to enroll each term for 2014– 2015Fall:

Spring:

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Activities and Awards Summarizeyourextracurricular,communityandothersignificantactivitiesandawards.

Activity or Award Years of Service

Positions held, responsibilities and accomplishments

List loans, grants, scholarships or financial aid received during your collegiate academic career

Description of financial aid received Awarding organization Amount and Year Received

Personal Artistic Statement – 250 wordsPlease limit your response to 250 words. Your typed statement should describe your academic interests and how they relate to your career objectives. It must be written by you. Attach as a separate page.

Certification – To Be Signed By All ApplicantsIf you are selected as a scholarship recipient, do you agree to allow your name and biographical information to be released to the scholarship donor and to be used in any campus or public publication? ___ Yes ___ No

Ihavereadandunderstandtheenclosedinformation.IaffirmthattheinformationwhichIhaveprovidedonthisapplicationformandanyadditionalmaterial that I submit is complete, accurate and true to the best of my knowledge. Pursuant to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended by FERPA, I hereby authorize the University of Central Oklahoma to release the scholarship application information provided by me,aswellasotherofficialandunofficialUniversityofCentralOklahomainformationregardingmyacademicprogressandstatus,toscholarshipdonors for the purpose of providing the donors with information concerning my eligibility as a scholarship recipient. I also understand that furnishing false information may result in revocation of any scholarship received or may result in disciplinary action pursuant to the University of Central Oklahoma Code of Student Conduct.

Applicant’s Signature Date

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MAKE A COPY OF THIS FORM FOR EACH FACULTY MEMBER

DEADLINE: Faculty must return this form to Deborah Baucom by 5pm February 7th. Please give faculty ample time to complete references.

ONLY use the form if you are applying for the following scholarships:Dean’s Scholarship Award * 2 Faculty References Required

Don Betz Leadership in the Arts Award * 2 Faculty References Required

2014– 2015 Faculty Reference/Support Form

University of Central Oklahoma College of Fine Arts and Design

Name of applicant (please print)_______________________________________________________________________ Last First Middle

Under the federal law entitled the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, registered students are given the right to inspect their records, including letters of recommendation. Opinion is divided whether letters open to review are more helpful in assessing a student’s potential than those that are not. If you want to waive your right of access to this evaluation, you may do so by signing the waiver below. In any case, all evaluations will be considered.

I expressively waive any right of access to this recommendation under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 or any other law, regulation, or policy. I understand that the University of Central Oklahoma does not require me to execute this waiver and is willing to review my application whether or not I sign it.

Student’s signature___________________________________________________Date_________

To the faculty: The College of Fine Arts and Design offers scholarships for promising students who have a strong academic and artistic foundation. We appreciate your appraisal of this student according to the attributes listed below. Complete this form and return it to Deborah Baucom in Room 105 of Evans Hall (Box 84) with your signature written across the seal of an envelope.

As required by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, a student may elect to waive or not waive the privilege of viewing this recommendation form. If the student has not signed the above waiver, you should considerthisformtobenon-confidential.

Recommendation of this applicant for a scholarship award from this scholarship program:

Strongly recommend Generally recommend Recommend without reservations Do not recommend

Signature______________________________________________________________________Date________

Name___________________________________________________________Title______________________

Subject area__________________________________________

Applicant Rating: Please use check marks to rate the applicant on the qualities listed below. Add comments you think would be helpful. Use additional paper for more comments if necessary.

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Superior Good Average Poor Unknown Comments

Intellectual ability

Independence of thought

Creativity

Judgment and maturity

Motivation and productivity

Effective oral communication

Effective written communication

Leadership qualities

Performance

Ability to collaborate

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The Brisch Family Music Scholarship

Scholarship Mission: EstablishedJuly24,2007toprovidefinancialassistancetostudentswithintheUniversityofCentralOklahoma’s School of Music.

Qualifications: The scholarship is open to any student within the School of Music regardless of full or part time status or grade level. There is no grade point average (GPA) minimum requirement.

Requirements:You are required to write a thank you note if awarded this scholarship. You must also represent the School of Music at audition days in the spring 2015.

Additional Application Components: Please read the bio of Dr. Hans Brisch and answer the questions below in a typed essay. • How have you helped and/or performed at elementary or secondary schools in the past? • How would receiving this scholarship impact your life as a future musician • What inspired you to study music?

Check List - A complete application includes: Application form Officialtranscripts Typed personal artist statement (See application form for details) Typedessayonthe4questionsabovereflectingonbioofDr.HansBrisch

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The Brisch Family Music Outreach Scholarship

Scholarship Mission: EstablishedJuly24,2007toprovidefinancialassistancetostudentswithintheUniversityofCentralOklahoma’s School of Music who are active participants in the Music Outreach program.

Qualifications: The scholarship is open to any student within the School of Music regardless of full or part time status or grade level. There is no grade point average (GPA) minimum requirement.

Requirements:The recipient(s) must be involved with the Music Outreach program at least once a month.

You are required to write a thank you note if awarded this scholarship. You must also represent the School of Music at audition days in the spring 2015.

Additional Application Components: Please read the bio of Dr. Hans Brisch and answer the questions below in a typed essay. • How have you helped and/or performed at elementary or secondary schools in the past? • How would receiving this scholarship impact your life as a future music educator? •HowdoyouseeyourinvolvementintheOutreachPrograminfluencingstudentsinthe chosen schools? • What inspired you to study music?

Check List - A complete application includes: Application form Officialtranscripts Typed personal artist statement (See application form for details) Typedessayonthe4questionsabovereflectingonbioofDr.HansBrisch

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Hans Brisch Biography

Educator, Husband, Father, Brother, Friend…

Dr. Hans Brisch was named the fourth Chancellor for the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education on December 14, 1987. He is known for the courage, vision and strength he brought to the realm of higher education, often referring to hisworkthroughvisualdefinition:“Aclassroomisfourwallswithafutureinside.”AsoneofOklahoma’smostrespectedleaders, he and his team ambitiously carried out the goal of providing higher education opportunities for Oklahomans, servingcountlessmanyinthenameof“studentsuccess.”

Born in Germany in 1940, Dr. Brisch immigrated to the United States at the age of 17 and completed his high school and college education while supporting himself through work, scholarships and loans. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Park College in Political Science with a minor in chemistry, and a Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degree in Political Science from the University of Kansas. Academic honors accorded Hans Brisch include Fulbright-Hays Fellow, University of Alabama Research Grant Award, Venice Seminar Fellow, Public Administrative Fellow, Seminar Fellow – University of Belgrade and NDFL Title VI Fellow.

During his career Dr. Brisch served as Chancellor for the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education. He received his Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Kansas. Early in his career he taught at the University of Alabama, University of Nebraska, Nebraska Wesleyan University and served at the Illinois Board of Higher Education. He also served as the Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs, Executive Assistant to the President, and Associate Executive Vice President and Provost at the University of Nebraska, and Chief of Staff for Nebraska Governor Kay Orr.

Dr. Brisch was a member of numerous professional, academic and civic organizations and held positions of active leadership in many. Dr. Brisch passed away February 22, 2006, leaving his wife Margaret, their three children: Ellen, Matthew, and Megan, grandson Samuel and his sister Gisela Bridge.

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The Frank Nelson Scholarship for Collaborative Piano

Scholarship Mission: This scholarship was established in 2012 by Pat Bolt in honor of Frank Nelson.

Qualifications: This scholarship is open to all full-time undergraduate and graduate students. It will be awarded to students in the collaborative piano program. There is no GPA requirement. Check List- A complete application includes:

Application form Officialtranscripts Typed personal artistic statement

Requirements:

You are required to write a thank you note if awarded this scholarship. You must also represent the School of Music at audition days in the spring 2015.

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Robert Glenn Rapp Scholar Incentive Award

Scholarship Mission: This scholarship was established December 14, 2004 to provide scholarship assistance to incoming freshmen students within the University of Central Oklahoma’s School of Music.

Qualifications: The scholarship is open to any high school senior preparing to graduate with a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 and an ACT score of 22 or above. Candidates must be Oklahoma residents and display a high level of artistry in their area of study. Requirements:The recipient of this scholarship must maintain full-time enrollment (12 credit hours or more) each semester and continue to maintain at least an overall 3.0 GPA to receive the award in the following semester. The recipient will also be required to write a brief essay about any class and performance activities for each semester the scholarship is awarded. Copies of the essay will be sent to the Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation.

You are required to write a thank you note if awarded this scholarship. You must also represent the School of Music at audition days in the spring 2015.

Additional Application Components:Candidateschosenasfinalistsforthisawardwillbeaskedtosubmitafinalessayandparticipateinascholarship interview.

You will need to include 2 Teacher recommendation letters with application.

Check List- A complete application includes: Application form Officialtranscripts(fromHighSchool) Typed personal artistic statement (See application form for details) Two Teacher recommendation letters

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Robert Glenn Rapp Upper Level Music Award

Scholarship Mission: This scholarship was established September 2008 to provide scholarship assistance to a junior, senior, or graduate student within the University of Central Oklahoma’s School of Music.

Qualifications: The scholarship is open to any junior, senior, or graduate student within the University of Central Oklahoma’s School of Music with a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0. Candidates must be Oklahoma residents and display a high level of artistry in their area of study. Requirements:The recipient of this scholarship must maintain full-time enrollment (12 credit hours undergraduate or 9 credit hours graduate) each semester and continue to maintain at least an overall 3.0 GPA to receive the award in the following semester. The recipient will also be required to write a brief essay about a class, research, creative or scholarly activity for each semester the scholarship is awarded. Copies of the essay will be sent to the Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation.

You are required to write a thank you note if awarded this scholarship. You must also represent the School of Music at audition days in the spring 2015.

Additional Application Components:Candidateschosenasfinalistsforthisawardwillbeaskedtosubmitafinalessayandparticipateinascholarship interview.

Check List- A complete application includes:

Application form Officialtranscripts Typed personal artistic statement (See application form for details)

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Jill Marderness Endowed Bassoon Scholarship

Scholarship Mission: This scholarship was established in August 2008 to provide scholarship assistance to students studying bassoon in the School of Music at the University of Central Oklahoma.

Qualifications: The scholarship was established to be awarded to bassoon majors within the School of Music. The recipient must maintain high academic standing (minimum GPA 3.0), a full-time student status of at least 12 credit hours, and meet all additional requirements. Requirements:In addition to participating in the UCO Symphony Orchestra and/or Wind Symphony, the recipient of this scholarship is required to participate in the Wind Chamber Music Program. He/she must make a contribution to the community as well, through outreach performances and presentations to area schools and organizations.

You are required to write a thank you note if awarded this scholarship. You must also represent the School of Music at audition days in the spring 2015.

These funds are awarded based on yearly auditions and application packet materials. This scholarship may be awarded to the same recipient in consecutive years; however, the current recipient must re-apply. Check List - A complete application includes: Application form Officialtranscripts Personal artistic statement (See application form for details)

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Debra Papajohn Reed Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Scholarship Mission: This scholarship was established in 2013 to honor the memory of Debra Papjohn Reed.

Qualifications: The scholarship is open to full or part-time students studying theatre or musical theatre.

Requirements: The recipient must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA. Applicants may be a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior. Applicants must submit a one page statementabout how the role of make-up, hairstyling, costuming, scene design and other technical aspects of theatre impact the quality of a production

You are required to write a thank you note if awarded this scholarship. You must also represent the School of Music at audition days in the spring 2015.

Check List - A complete application includes:

Application form Officialtranscripts Typed personal artistic statement (See application for details)

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SCHOLARSHIPS BY NOMINATION ONLYSelection based on past performance, auditions, juries, recitals and academics.

Dr. Mel Lee Endowed Scholarship for Instrumental Music Education Qualifications:The scholarship may be awarded to a sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student who has declared music education as their major in the UCO School of Music. The Recipient must maintain high academic standing (minimum GPA 3.25 overall), a full-time student status of at least 12 credit hours (9 credit hours for graduate students), and meet all additional requirements.

Requirements:Inadditiontotheacademicqualificationslistedabove,therecipientmustbeactivelyinvolvedintheSchool of Music through events, programs, and performances, and s/he must make a contribution to the university community as well (clubs, student organizations, service activities, etc.).

Jan Pokorny Steele Endowed Piano Scholarship Qualifications:The scholarship may be awarded to any student who is studying piano within the School of Music as a piano major. The recipient must maintain high academic standing (minimum GPA 3.0), a full-time student status of at least 12 credit hours (9 credit hours for graduate students), and meet all additional requirements.

Requirements:Inadditiontotheacademicqualificationslistedabove,therecipientmustbeactivelyinvolvedintheSchool of Music through events, programs, and performances, and s/he must demonstrate leadership in the School of Music and its programs.

Peggy M. Spence Endowed Piano Scholarship Qualifications:The scholarship may be awarded to any student who is studying piano within the School of Music as a piano major. The recipient must maintain high academic standing (minimum GPA 3.0), a full-time student status of at least 12 credit hours (9 credit hours for graduate students), and meet all additional requirements.

Requirements:Inadditiontotheacademicqualificationslistedabove,therecipientmustbeactivelyinvolvedintheSchool of Music through events, programs, and performances, and s/he must demonstrate leadership in the School of Music and its programs. 16

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Dr. Lon Dehnert & Pamela K. Green Choral Scholarship Qualifications:The scholarship may be awarded to any sophomore or junior student who is studying vocal music/vocal music education within the School of Music. The recipient must maintain high academic standing (minimum GPA 3.0), a full-time student status of at least 12 credit hours, and meet all additional requirements.

Requirements:Inadditiontotheacademicqualificationslistedabove,therecipientmustbeactivelyinvolvedintheSchool of Music through events, programs, performances, and s/he must demonstrate leadership in the School of Music and its programs.

Dr. Jesse Webster Endowed Vocal Scholarship Qualifications:The scholarship will be awarded to a junior or senior majoring in vocal music (BM Performance, BME, or BM Music Theatre). The recipient must maintain high academic standing (minimum GPA 3.0), maintain a full-time student status of at least 12 credit hours and meet all additional requirements.

Requirements:Inadditiontotheacademicqualificationslistedabove,therecipientmustbeactivelyinvolvedintheSchool of Music through events, programs, performances, and s/he must demonstrate leadership in the Music Theatre program.

Allie A. Mitchell Music Theatre Scholarship Value and Duration:The Allie A. Mitchell Music Theatre Scholarship is valued and awarded at the faculty’s discretion. Multiple scholarship awards may be given as funds allow.

Qualifications:The scholarship may be awarded to any senior music theater major. The recipient must maintain high academic standing (minimum GPA 2.75), a full-time student status of at least 12 credit hours, and meet all additional requirements.

Additional Requirements:Inadditiontotheacademicqualificationslistedabove,therecipientmustbeactivelyinvolvedintheSchool of Music through events, programs, and performances, and s/he must demonstrate leadership in the School of Music and its programs.

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Kay Starr Music Scholarship Qualifications:The scholarship is open to a junior or senior majoring in vocal music (BM Performance, BME, or BM Music Theatre). The student must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours, and maintain a 2.75 GPA.

Additional Requirements:Inadditiontotheacademicqualificationslistedabove,therecipientmustbeactivelyinvolvedintheSchool of Music through events, programs, performances, and s/he must demonstrate leadership in the School of Music and its programs.

Ralph Blane Endowed Instrumental Scholarship Qualifications:The scholarship is open to any music major studying instrumental music within the School of Music regardlessofclassification.Thereisnogradepointaverage(GPA)minimumrequirement,althoughthe recipient must maintain a full-time student status of at least 12 credit hours, and meet all additional requirements.

Requirements:Inadditiontotheacademicqualificationslistedabove,therecipientmustbeactivelyinvolvedintheSchool of Music through events, programs, and performances, and s/he must demonstrate leadership in the School of Music and its programs.

Helen Heyde String Scholarship Value and Duration:The value varies based on the student’s ability and the needs of the UCO String Program. The award may be a one-time award or may be renewed at the discretion of the UCO String Faculty provided the recipientmaintainsallrequirementsandqualificationslistedbelow.

Qualifications:The scholarship is open to any student studying a string instrument within the School of Music regardlessofmajororclassification.Therecipientmustmaintainhighacademicstanding(minimumGPA 3.0 in string-related classes, and 2.5 overall), a full-time student status of at least 12 credit hours, and meet all additional requirements.

Additional Requirements:Inadditiontothequalificationslistedabove,therecipientmustbeactivelyinvolvedintheSchoolofMusic String Division through events, programs, and performances.

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The Pat Hoig Music Scholarship Open to music theatre males or students studying music education

Westmoreland Fun Fund Scholarship

Qualifications: • Students must be nominated by faculty to reward a student who contributes to his or her programanddemonstrates“Fun.” • Student must be enrolled full or part-time in the College of Fine Arts and Design. • The scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students who have a minimum GPA of at least 3.0. Requirements:You are required to write a thank you note if you are awarded this scholarship.

To nominate a student, please email information on the student and a story that exemplifies having “Fun” while working towards their degree. Stories should be emailed to Deborah Baucom at [email protected].

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Dean’s Scholarship Award

Scholarship Mission: This scholarship was established January 14, 2007 to provide scholarship assistance to junior, senior, or graduate students majoring in a discipline within the University of Central Oklahoma’s College of Fine Arts and Design.

Qualifications: Thescholarshipisopentoanyjunior,senior,orgraduatelevelstudentwhoexemplifieshighacademicstandards by bearing an overall grade point average of at least 3.5. Candidates must possess a high level of artistry in their area of discipline and demonstrate leadership, personal achievement, integrity and character. Candidates must also be enrolled full-time (at least 12 credit hours undergraduate or 9 credit hours graduate). Requirements:The recipient of this scholarship must maintain full-time enrollment (at least 12 credit hours undergraduate or 9 credit hours graduate) and maintain at least an overall 3.5 GPA to continue to receive the award for the spring semester. The recipient is required to type a brief essay about their artistic experience and performance activities for each semester the scholarship is awarded. Copies of the essay will be sent to donors and alumni and possibly be printed in donor related publications.

You are required to write a thank you note if you are awarded this scholarship.

Additional Application Components:

Two Faculty References/Support Forms are required

Check List- A complete application includes:

Application form Officialtranscripts Typed personal artist statement (See application for details) Reminder: Two Faculty Reference/Support forms must be given to faculty

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Don Betz Leadership in the Arts Scholarship

Scholarship Mission: This scholarship was established July, 2005 to provide scholarship assistance to a junior, senior or graduate level student demonstrating strong leadership qualities and majoring in a discipline within the University of Central Oklahoma’s College of Fine Arts and Design.

Qualifications: Thescholarshipisopentoanyundergraduateorgraduatelevelstudentwhoexemplifieshighacademic standards by bearing an overall grade point average of at least 3.0. Candidates must possess a high level of artistry in their area of discipline and demonstrate leadership, personal achievement, integrity and character. Candidates must also be enrolled full-time (at least 12 credit hours undergraduate or 9 credit hours graduate). Requirements:The recipient of this scholarship must maintain full-time enrollment (at least 12 credit hours undergraduate or 9 credit hours graduate) and maintain at least an overall 3.0 GPA to continue to receive the award for the spring semester. The recipient is required to type a brief essay about their artistic experience and performance activities for each semester the scholarship is awarded. Copies of the essay will be sent to donors and alumni and possibly be printed in donor related publications.

You are required to write a thank you note if you are awarded this scholarship.

Additional Application Components:Candidates should submit a typed essay of no more than 200 words explaining their philosophy of leadershipaswellashighlightingspecificexamplesofhighlevelleadershipbothonandoffcampus.Leadership examples are not limited to area of study.

Two Faculty References/Support forms are required

Check List- A complete application includes:

Application form Officialtranscripts Typed personal artist statement (See application for details) 200wordtyped“Leadership”essay(Seeabovefordetails) Reminder: Two Faculty Reference/Support forms must be given to faculty

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Foundation Scholarships

There are several scholarships or awards for CFAD students from the Foundation. These scholarships are due to the Foundation by 5 pm on February 7, 2014. Separate application forms are needed for these scholarships. For more information, contact 405-974-2771 or see the website www.ucogiving.org.

Dr. Kent Kidwell Leadership in Music Award Scholarship Mission: This scholarship was established July 2008 for a student demonstrating leadership in music. Qualifications: ApplicationformsandguidelinesareavailableintheUCOFoundationOffice,EvansHall Room 102 or online at http://www.uco.edu/foundation/scholarshipsandawards. -Requirements for scholarship consideration: • 3.0 cumulative GPA • Enrolled in a minimum of 12 undergraduate or 9 graduate hours at UCO • Earned a minimum of 12 undergraduate or 9 graduate hours at UCO the fall semester prior to this application •MadesignificantcontributionstotheUCOcampusthroughscholarshipandleadership

Foundation Continuing Student Scholarship Requirements for scholarship consideration: • Completed 12 hours at UCO • 2.5 cumulative GPA

The Allison Martin-Pumphrey Leadership Endowed ScholarshipRequirements for scholarship consideration: • Full time student • Completed 12 hours at UCO • 3.0 cumulative GPA •MadesignificantcontributionstotheUCOcampusthroughscholarshipandleadership • One letter of recommendation from an organization, club sponsor or community service sponsor

Presidential Partners Awards – John & Eleanor KirkpatrickRequirements for scholarship consideration: • 3.0 cumulative GPA • Enrolled in a minimum of 12 undergraduate or 9 graduate hours at UCO • Earned a minimum of 12 undergraduate or 9 graduate hours at UCO the fall semester prior to this application •MadesignificantcontributionstotheUCOcampusthroughscholarshipandleadership

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Presidential Partners Awards – Julian & Irene RothbaumRequirements for scholarship consideration: • Oklahoma resident • Undergraduate student • Enrolled full time (minimum 12 hours) • 3.5 cumulative GPA • Completed 30 hours at UCO, 12 hours in your academic major

Robert Aldridge Armed Forces Scholarship Requirements for this scholarship: • Full-time student • Minimum 2.5 GPA • Must be active military, a veteran who is honorably or medically discharged, and/or a member of the National Guard

For those that meet the Robert Aldridge Armed Forces Scholarship criteria, priority consideration will be given in order of importance, to: 1) A member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart2) A student whose education has been interrupted by a call to active duty3) A student currently serving in the armed forces or the National or Air Guard of Oklahoma4) If none of the above applies, the scholarship can be given to cadets in the ROTC program.

Applications and instructions for these scholarships and awards are on the Foundation’s website at: www.ucogiving.org

The applications for the 2014-2015 academic year are due by 5 pm on February 7, 2014. For questions regarding these scholarships please contact Virginia Ellis at (405) 974-2771.

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University-wide Scholarship Information

TheUniversityofCentralOklahomaoffersmultiplescholarshipandfinancialaidopportunities.Tolearnabout all of these opportunities visit the UCO website: www.uco.edu

At the top of the page, click the link that applies to you: Future Student or Current Student.

If you are a future student, click whether you are a First Time Freshman, a Transfer Student, an International Student or a Graduate Student. You will need to click on the scholarships link. This will take you to the next page where you can click on Scholarships & Financial Aid.

If you are a current student, you can click down to the scholarships link to go to the information page.

These pages will direct you to the appropriate contacts.

YoumayalsofindscholarshipsontheVolunteer&ServiceLearningPage.FromtheUCOhomepage,click the down box and scroll down to Volunteer & Service Learning. That will direct you to their homepage where you can click on the Scholarships & Grants link at the top.

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