DEBORAH S. DAY MEMORIAL MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship is given to a freshman music major from northwestern Pennsylvania. The student will receive the award based on outstanding performance in voice or instrumental music at a competitive audition. Financial need is not a factor.

DR. AND MRS. ARNOLD DENTON MUSIC DEPARTMENT SOPHOMORE SCHOLARSHIP

Dr. and Mrs. Arnold Denton are the parents of Dr. David B. Denton, a Music Faculty member. The goal of the scholarship is to support and reward music students who demonstrate the highest potential for academic and musical success at Edinboro University. The student must be pursuing a degree in music and only students who begin their college coursework at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania in the fall semester and complete the academic year in the spring semester are eligible. By the end of the spring semester, the student must have completed a minimum of 24 credits and have a minimum QPA of 3.0. Students must have a minimum grade of B in all music courses must have completed the music courses that are typically required in the first two semesters according to the department’s advising policy. Musicianship and performance ability demonstrated in applied lessons, ensembles, and student recital performances will be considered in making the award. Financial need may be a factor.

ESTHER ALICE ESTOCK MEMORIAL MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship is given to a sophomore music major who demonstrates outstanding music aptitudes and who possesses the potential for superior performance in the classical music field. Once awarded, it may be continued into the student's junior and senior years if QPA and performance standards are judged superior to those of other candidates. Financial need is a factor.

GORDON AND PAT FLOOD MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship is offered annually to an entering freshman who demonstrates outstanding musical aptitude. Eligible candidates must have completed basic college preparatory courses while in high school. The student must have a minimum of a 900 SAT or ACT equivalent. The student must audition with the music department and must graduate from high school in the top 50 percent of his/her graduating class. The student must have successfully completed 4 years of academic English, 3 years of academic social studies, mathematics, and science with a minimum cumulative QPA of 2.5.

DOUGIE BLEU HORTON COMMUNITY MUSIC SCHOOL MEMORIAL AWARD

This scholarship was established in honor of Douglas “Dougie” Bleu Horton, who loved listening to all types of music and enjoyed singing. To that end, the Horton Family has established this award program to provide increased access to music theory and instruction. Candidates will be selected from the enrollees in the Edinboro University Community Music School. The award will be directed to students who demonstrate a financial need and require financial support to enroll in music instruction classes.

SUE MANCHESTER HUNT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship was established by Sue Manchester’s parents not only to honor her memory, but to also encourage the same love of music and enthusiasm for living that she demonstrated during her short life. The student must be a freshman pursuing a music degree and have a minimum high school cumulative QPA of 2.50. The student must demonstrate outstanding musical aptitude as well as academic excellence. Musicianship and performance ability demonstrated in applied lessons, ensembles, and student recital performances will be considered in making the award. Financial need may be a factor.

MUSIC DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIP

Varying in value, these scholarships are available to students who are majoring in music. Financial need is not a factor.

Dr. Frank G. Pogue Freshman Music Scholarship

This scholarship is to be used to enhance access to education for incoming music majors (voice or instrument). The student must demonstrate outstanding musical aptitude as well as academic excellence. Musicianship and performance ability demonstrated in applied lessons, ensembles, and student recital performances may be considered in making the award. The eligible candidate must meet the minimum academic standards for enrollment, which include general scholarship, character, interest, and motivation as may be determined by official scholastic records, aptitude tests, recommendations, and interviews. Financial need may be considered, but is not a limiting factor. The student is encouraged to apply for federal financial aid.

MARY L. ROSSON VOCAL SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship was developed by Mr. and Mrs. Hartwell Rosson. Several scholarships are offered to declared music majors or incoming music majors who have a concentration in solo voice studies or vocal accompanying. The recipients must provide service to the solo department through solo voice performance or the accompanying of vocalists, as designated by the voice department. The recipients must audition with the music department, be full-time students, be freshmen with a grade point average of 3.0 in a college preparatory curriculum, or transfer students with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Financial need is not a factor.

DONALD AND DOROTHY WHEELER FAMILY DOUBLE REED SCHOLARSHIP

Dr. Donald and Mrs. Dorothy Wheeler have developed this scholarship to thank the University for all it has provided their family, and to encourage the same type of dedication to learning they have displayed all their lives. This scholarship will be awarded to a student who is enrolled full-time (12 or more credits per semester) and who has a minimum QPA of 3.0. The student must be pursuing his/her first undergraduate degree and be enrolled as a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior. The student must play a double reed instrument, specifically, English horn, oboe, bassoon, or the contra-bassoon. Candidates must audition for a minimum of 15 minutes on their applied musical instrument before the members of the Music Department Scholarship Committee. The student must demonstrate outstanding musical aptitude as well as academic excellence. Financial need is a factor.