The Music Department Scholarship was established to recognize the achievements of students in the Music Department and to assist Music majors in defraying the cost of tuition.
The Music Department Scholarship is open to:
The Music Department Scholarship application is available online. Only complete scholarship applications submitted by the deadline will be reviewed by the scholarship committee. Scholarship applicants must also have a completed Admissions file received by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by the same deadline.
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR INCOMING STUDENTS: It is not necessary to have been accepted to Columbia to apply for this scholarship.
Please follow all directions carefully. Students must submit the following materials to make a complete Music Department Scholarship application - there are six parts to the application:
Submit a list that describes any additional materials or information that supports your application such as honors, awards, achievements, and performances you feel are significant.
You may either write your statement directly in the text box provided on the application form, or cut and paste your statement into the text box from a word processing program such as, Microsoft Word. TIP: When cutting and pasting text from a Word document to the text box, please review for correct formatting and punctuation.Submit a brief statement in 150 words or less that will help the scholarship committee understand your long-term educational and musical career goals.
You may either write your statement directly in the text box provided on the application form, or cut and paste your statement into the text box from a word processing program such as, Microsoft Word. TIP: When cutting and pasting text from a Word document to the text box, please review for correct formatting and punctuation.Three letters of recommendation are required. The letters should be completed by instructors who are best qualified to comment on your musical abilities (private lesson teacher, band/orchestra instructor, choir leader, etc.).
For your convenience, the online application provides the option of sending an e-mail notification directly to the person you've chosen to complete your recommendation. This person will be invited to complete the recommendation online with ease and will not need to mail, fax, or e-mail their recommendation. Please be prepared with the e-mail address of the person making the recommendation.Note: Remember to contact your recommender directly before providing his/her information on the application. Be sure to give recommenders as much time as possible to write the letters. Requests made at the last minute are often difficult to fulfill by the deadline.
Submit documented samples of your best musical work in your intended area of study. Samples should demonstrate your strong talent, ability, or achievement.
The application will allow you to upload your work samples in the following formats:
In-person auditions are a part of the scholarship application process. Once you have started your Music Department Scholarship application, schedule your live audition by contacting Mary Blinn at 312.369.6149 or music@colum.edu. The deadline for scheduling an audition is 5:00 pm on February 1, 2012. Please visit the Music Department website for detailed audition information.
Please Note: Your audition appointment can be made before you complete your scholarship application. Make your audition appointment as soon as possible.
A current Student Aid Report (SAR) must be on file. To receive an SAR, students must complete a financial aid application (FAFSA), available after January 1st of each year.
The Music Department Scholarship application is available online through your OASIS portal. Only complete scholarship applications submitted by the February 1, 2012 deadline will be reviewed by the scholarship committee.
Please follow all directions carefully. Students must submit the following materials to make a complete Music Department Scholarship application - there are three parts to the application:
In 600 words or less, provide information pertinent to your achievements that you wish to have considered by the scholarship committee.
You may either write your statement directly in the text box provided on the application form, or cut and paste your statement into the text box from a word processing program such as, Microsoft Word. TIP: When cutting and pasting text from a Word document to the text box, please review for correct formatting and punctuation.Three letters of recommendation are required to complete your application. The letters must be completed by the following:
Note: Remember to contact your recommender directly before providing his/her information on the application. Be sure to give faculty members as much time as possible to write the letters. Requests made at the last minute are often difficult for faculty to fulfill by the deadline.
A current Student Aid Report (SAR) must be on file. To receive an SAR, students must complete a financial aid application (FAFSA), available after January 1st of each year.
Access online application form through OASIS portal:
Online applications are available through your OASIS portal. Login to your portal and select the Scholarships tab at the top of the screen. Follow the link Apply Now for Columbia Scholarships to your Applicant Portal landing page.
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