Music Scholarship Information
Scholarships for Incoming Majors - DEADLINE: July 15
The Department of Music welcomes all incoming students (including transfer students) planning to major in Music Industry and CS+Music to submit an audition video. Whether you have a traditional music background, or you are have no formal training but have a passion to pursue music seriously for the first time, you can major in music at Lewis! What is your musical story? Singer? Instrumentalist? DJ? Producer? Beat maker? Electronic musician? You are welcome here!
Talent scholarships range between $1000 and $2000 per academic year, and are renewable for four years. Lewis students frequently receive additional assistance to augment this award, and music majors can also audition for ensemble scholarships (see below). Contact the Financial Aid office at Lewis to learn more about other financial awards.
Due to Lewis' open enrollment, it is not necessary to audition to declare Music Industry or CS+Music as a major; however, most Music Industry and CS+Music majors do audition for a talent scholarship. Since funding for these talent scholarships is limited, prospective students are strongly encouraged to audition as soon as possible.
Check Audition Information for instructions on how to audition as a Music Industry or CS+Music major.
Scholarships for All Incoming Lewis Students - DEADLINE: July 15
Did you sing in your high school choir or perform in your jazz band? Were in a rock band? You can continue to pursue your passion of music while at Lewis regardless of your major! The Music Department awards scholarships to incoming (including new transfer) undergraduate students,regardless of major, to participate in various music ensembles. You do not have to be a Music major to audition or participate in music groups at Lewis!
Ensemble scholarships are awarded based upon a video audition, and are typically $1000-$2000. Scholarships are renewable each year as long as the student is continuously enrolled in the ensemble. Only undergraduate incoming students, including transfer, are eligible for these ensemble scholarships.
Scholarships are available for:
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Chamber Choir
Jazz Band
Rock Band
Gospel Choir
Endowed and Annual Scholarships
Music Industry and CS+Music majors can also apply for annual endowed scholarships that have been set up by generous individuals and estates. To apply for one of these scholarships, contact the Office of Financial Aid Services at (815)836-5263 or finaid@lewisu.eduSean P. Murphy Annual Scholarship for Music $1,000
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1. Student enrolled in University Jazz Band.
2. Demonstrated financial need.
3. Minimum 2.5 GPA.
4. Determined by audition
Daniel and Phyllis Binder $1,700
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1. Student majoring in Fine Arts.
2. Demonstrated financial need.
3. Minimum 2.5 GPA.
4. Submission requires an essay not to exceed 100 words which discusses the student's reasons for pursuing your field of study and why receiving your degree is important toward achieving your life goals and two letters of recommendation, one from a former instructor and second from non-family member that addresses character, motivations, and ambitions.
McGirr Fine Arts Annual Scholarship $1,500
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1. Student majoring in Fine Arts.
2. Demonstrated financial need.
3. Student is to maintain good academic standing according to Lewis standards.
4. Consideration will be given to students who perform community service.
Thomas Gullett $1,300
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1. Student is to be a full-time Junior or Senior.
2. Student majoring in Fine Arts.
3. Minimum 2.5 GPA.
4. Submission requires two letters of recommendation: one from faculty member and one from an administrator, supervisor or employer.
Thomas J. Secor Music Scholarship $1,100
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1. Student must be a junior or senior music major or potential music major.
2. Demonstrated financial need.
3. Student is to maintain good academic standing according to Lewis standards and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Michael L. and Angelique M. Parker Annual Gospel Choir Scholarship , $----
- CRITERIA:
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1. Student must be enrolled in Gospel Choir/
2. Demonstrated financial need.
3. Student is to maintain good academic standing according to Lewis standards and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Brenton and Jean Wadsworth Endowed Scholarship, $----
- CRITERIA:
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1. Student majoring in Fine Arts.
2. Demonstrated financial need.
Brother David Delahanty, FSC Endowed Scholarship, $----
- CRITERIA:
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1. Student majoring in Fine Arts.
2. Fulltime undergraduate.s
4. Determined by GPA, ACT Composite Score, class rank, and extra curricular activities.
Dr. Michael J. Cunningham Endowed Scholarship, $----
- CRITERIA:
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1. Student in the College of Humanities, Fine Arts, and Communications.
2. Demonstrated financial need.
3. Student is to maintain good academic standing according to Lewis standards.
Bridget Folliard Terrones Annual Scholarship, $----
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1. Female student in the College of Humanities, Fine Arts, and Communications.
2. Demonstrated financial need.
3. Student is to maintain good academic standing according to Lewis standards.
Most students at Lewis University receive some form of financial aid, whether that be from the institution or the government. Various forms of financial aid based upon merit and demonstrable need are available, and these can be combined into a financial aid package; these require the submission of the FAFSA. For more information, students should visit the Office of Financial Aid Services in the LRC Building, or contact them at (815)836-5263 or finaid@lewisu.edu