From our admissions team at SU:
“Conservatory Awards at Shenandoah are made based upon consideration of multiple factors, including the student’s academic merit, the results of their audition/interview, and the needs of the Conservatory/program. Shenandoah does not award “academic” and “talent” awards separately . . . it is a single, COMBINED award. Conservatory Awards are renewable for four years, provided the student remains in good standing within their program. A student may receive notification of their Conservatory Award before their entire Financial Aid package is mailed, and students are encouraged to wait until their full aid package is received, in order to evaluate their entire award.”