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Music students have many opportunities for financial aid through both the University and the Department of Music. Please look over these options carefully. Some scholarships and awards are strictly for undergraduates or graduates, while others are open to all. Also familiarize yourself with the eligibility and retention criteria. If you have questions about a specific music award, please contact the department. For all other inquiries, please contact Student Financial Aid at 504-280-6603.

Scholarships

There are several types of scholarships and stipends available. Descriptions of individual scholarships and eligibility criteria are available here.

Important notes:

A scholarship recipient should consult with the advisor of his/her emphasis area to make sure other area-specific guidelines are understood.
A student who is absent from the University for a semester or more (not including summer session) is required to re-audition for an award. The Department does not "save" awards but will re-assign them to other deserving students. A returning student who has previously held an award will be considered along with other new, returning, and transfer students auditioning at that time.
A student who has lost a scholarship for failure to meet the above guidelines and/or through academic suspension may re-audition for an award once the guidelines(s) have been met and/or academic suspension has been removed.

The Department of Music offers a variety of Talent and/or Service Scholarships through its various performance areas: Accompanying, Instrumental, Jazz Studies, Piano, Strings, Voice, and Wind Ensemble. Scholarship amounts range from $50 - $1,000 per semester up to four years. There are two types of scholarships: Talent and Service. Service scholarships are based on assigned responsibilities.

Minimum Eligibility

Entering Freshman and transfer Classical, Jazz Studies and Music Education students who have successfully completed an audition and have been admitted to the Department of Music are eligible.

To Retain a Scholarship

Jazz Studies and Music Education Students

Must successfully complete 12 or more credit-hours per semester including an ensemble and MUS 1900.
Must maintain a 3.0 GPA in music courses and a 2.0 GPA overall.
Must pass the Jury with a grade of “B” or better.
Must maintain satisfactory progress toward completion of the degree.

Please note the following University regulations:

A student automatically forfeits an award upon failure to maintain the required scholastic average for any given award, upon failure to claim the award any semester, upon resignation during a semester, or upon being dropped from the rolls of the University.
Scholarship awards are credited to the student’s UNO accounts in Fall and Spring semesters

Special Recognition Awards

The following “Special Recognition” awards are available. All monetary awards will be applied to the student’s university account:

Outstanding Freshman ($150)
Gregory Federico – Outstanding Senior Award ($250)
Overture to the Cultural Season ($500)
Department Chair Award ($100)
Svenson Award ($300 and a plaque)

Other Recognition Opportunities

Edgar E. Burks Memorial Award (Cash and Plaque)

Presented at the Student Leadership Recognition ceremony.
Must achieve a minimum 2.0 GPA.
May not be on any probationary status.
Graduates and undergraduates eligible.
May receive this award only once.
Must demonstrate good leadership qualities in co-curricular activities.
UNO faculty, staff, and administration submit nominations directly to Office of Retention, usually late in March.

Student Leadership Recognition (Certificate of Appreciation)

"…to recognize outstanding members of student organizations and Departments who have been active during the academic year."
Recipient must be a student of the faculty advisor of the Department making the nomination.
Student recipients must have a 2.0 or better GPA and may not be on any probationary status.
Faculty may forward a nomination stating the reason(s) the student should be considered.
Faculty will discuss all nominations and forward a maximum of three students to be recognized.

Please Note:

All the above awards/recognitions will be considered at the same time. The process begins in late January with the creation of nominations and supporting materials by faculty and the Music Department Office. The faculty meet in late February/March to determine all Department selections.

Student Workers and Work Study

Students eligible for Work Study and other students interested in working in the department are welcome to apply in the Music Office. Student workers can gain experience on our stage crew, in our piano lab, and in the office.

Graduate Assistant

Amount	In-state tuition exemption Out-of-state tuition waiver $4,144 per year stipend Academic, 9 per month
Type	Talent Service, assigned responsibilities
Minimum Eligibility	Graduate students admitted to UNO Successful audition Submit application, transcripts and reference letters Enroll in at least 9 credit hours per semester
To Retain Eligibility	Graduate students must: Successfully complete 9 credit hours per semester or more, including Graduate Colloquium Maintain 3.0 GPA in Music courses Maintain 3.0 GPA overall

Updated February 13, 2008


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