lbxjollier

good information!

TaggedWithColour

Does anybody know how to get a full ride at University of Washington (Seattle)?? I really want to go there, but I'm out of state and can't afford it. I am NOT getting any loans!

OperaDad

The University of WI - Madison and Milwaukee gives 10 full tuition scholarships each year to musicians in the state.

Through the Summer Music Clinic (July of each year), Wisconsin High School Juniors (going into their Senior Year) can participate in their Scholarship competition (they call it a Tuition Waiver). The top 10 students that ATTEND UW Madison or Milwaukee will receive the scholarships. Typically they get down to #15 on the list because a good number of kids go elsewhere.

The trick to getting the scholarship is knowing your scales. It is only 10-15% of the points, but it is enough to make a difference. An average musician knowing their scales can outperform a great musician that doesn't.

Other than the normal requirements to maintain a scholarship, you agree to:
1) Attend the Summer Music Clinic after your Senior Year in High School; and
2) Play in the appropriate orchestra, band, or choir each semester.

I didn't see any requirement that you have to be a music major. You just have to play in the proper ensemble.

WanToBeABrownie

Hi ppl ..

I have a problem figuring out which university will give me good scholarship/aid . I am an international student.

My stats are just about average - since i am an international .. figuring out my GPA would be a problem .. but i guess an average of B- to B

My Sat score is 2030 - 700 M , 700 CR , 630 CW

I plan to do an Undergrad degree in Mech Eng

schoolmom

Does anyone know if there are any scholarhips that look more on test scores or National Merit versus gpa? For example, my son has a 33 ACT and is at least National Merit Commended possibly semi-finalist but only has about a 3.3 gpa (takes the most challenging course load and school does not weight, also has add which he does not receive accomodations for). Any suggestions would be appreciated?

AL34

^ check Univ. Alabama, Auburn, Ohio University, LSU, U. Neb.-Lincoln, South Carolina... our DS is in the same boat and these schools look promising AND most have the requirements spelled out clearly online.

bus52

University of Arizona too.

gnusasaurus

Also University of South Florida

MomPhD

Rutgers is no longer guaranteeing its full ride to the 1500+ M+V SAT, top 5% rank students. They changed their wording on theit website. The state of NJ has given them less money for merit awards.

"Rutgers scholarships are competitive awards that recognize and encourage academic excellence. Criteria include academic achievement, leadership qualities, and potential for success. Other consideration may include students who are the first generation to attend college or have overcome adversity.

There is no set of “numbers” that will guarantee a scholarship or scholarship amount. Rather we look at the whole of a student’s record. Most past scholarship awardees were in the top 10% of their high school graduating class, with many in the top 5%; most had A or A- high school GPA’s, and most had combined SAT’s of 1950 or higher.

Please note that each Rutgers school or college selects scholarship recipients to shape their entering class. Therefore it is possible for a student admitted to several academic units within Rutgers to receive scholarship awards in amounts that vary by school/college."

KL-MOM

Does any one know if Northwestern or U Chicago provide full tuition +? Does it help if my son apply double majors including music?
He is rank 1 in high school. ACT 36, SAT 2390. National finalist pianist. 1st place winner State math competition, 1st place winner state Science Olympiad, high school varsity team swimmer.

phuriku

Chicago provides about 30 full tuition scholarships a year. Perhaps your son has a good shot at one of them.

KL-MOM

Good to know. Thanks!

KL-MOM

Does Northwestern provide any merit-base scholarships?

violadad

KL-MOM, I just happened upon your post, and just want you to be aware of a couple of points by throwing a performance based pursuit into the mix. You need to look carefully at both the music aspect and the potential effect on merit (talent versus academic) on either. You might want to spend some time in the music major forum starting with this thread So You Want To Be Music Major - One Family's Experience

While Northwestern is a high quality program, they are not known for being overly generous with either stats based or audition based monies. U Chicago does not have a performance track, the private instruction policies involve private off campus instruction arranged by the student. Rice is more free in handing out both money academically and talent wise through Shepherd, but their policy on double degree support is basically a function of the reaction of the studio instructor and individual departmental support and philosophy of a combined approach. There are a number of schools where a talent based award may offset or negate an academic award.

Adding a conservatory level performance parameter often changes the equation in terms of admit process, and doling out of merit (academic and/or talent scholarships).

There are a number of top notch programs (Oberlin comes to mind) that are both generous and supportive of both a performance and other discipline approach.

I'd be more than happy to point out some options, and past threads if you repost within the music major forum. I tend not to venture here that often, and might well miss a future question or comment you may have.

Just for reference Any marching band scholarships out there?

EngrTennis

The University of RI offers centenial scholarships which can run up to full tuition:

Admission - University of Rhode Island