Scholarships

Peru State College Music Scholarship For International Students 2023

Host Country

PERU

Deadline

OM-GOING

Target audience

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

Program Overview

2022 Music Scholarship Auditions

Our in-person music scholarship auditions took place on Monday, January 31, however, we are now accepting Virtual Auditions.Auditions are required for incoming freshmen and transfer students who wish to be considered for Music Scholarships.

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Available Scholarships

Clements Band Scholarship | Award amount: $5,000

Eligibility Criteria: Eligible applicants for this scholarship are incoming students that will be majoring in music, have graduated high school, meet Peru State College admission requirements, have a minimum high school cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, and participated in music during high school.

Required Materials: In addition to the live audition (see the “Audition Requirements” tab on this web page), the following materials must be submitted either via email to the Music Program, or by hand at the audition:1. Letter of recommendation from the applicant’s music teacher or private instructor.

2. Letter from the applicant expressing reasons for interest in this scholarship.

Awarding: This $5,000 scholarship will be awarded over a two-year period ($1,250 per semester for four semesters). A second-place award of $1,500 will be given on a one-time basis. The recipient must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale each semester the award is given. Failure to maintain the appropriate GPA will result in the award being withdrawn. Failure to participate in the band program where needed will result in the award being withdrawn. This scholarship shall be awarded without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, or handicap.

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Victor Jindra Scholarship | Award amount: $400

Any high school graduate who meets Peru State College admission requirements, and who intends to major in music may apply. The eligible applicant must have participated in music during high school, and preference will be given to those majoring in a string instrument.

Required Materials: In addition to the live audition (see the “Audition Requirements” tab on this web page), the following materials must be submitted either via email to the Music Program, or by hand at the audition:1. Letter of recommendation from the applicant’s music teacher or private instructor.

2. Letter from the applicant expressing reasons for interest in this scholarship.

Awarding: This one-time $400 scholarship will be awarded in the student’s first semester of study. This scholarship shall be awarded without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, or handicap.

Ensemble Participation Scholarship | Award amount: Varies

Music scholarships may be awarded for ensemble participation, and are available to all students – regardless of major – who are in good academic standing with the college.

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Virtual Audition Requirements

PROSPECTIVE MUSIC MAJORS

When you complete the online application form, complete all of the fields and include the required material listed below:

VIDEO CONTENT: Create videos completing the following requirements and upload them to a cloud-based location that allows sharing via URL (if you use YouTube, post your videos as “Unlisted” videos). Provide the links to them in the appropriate fields on the online application form. Please also review the tips to make successful videos section further down on this webpage to ensure good quality.

1. Personal Introduction video: In 90 seconds or less, tell us who you are and why you would like to study music at Peru State College.

2. Musical Material video:
Vocalists – 
a. Two solo pieces of contrasting styles. Your solos can be in any language(s), and they do not need to be memorized.
b. A sample of vocalization exercises. These can be scales or other warm-ups that you do with your teacher and/or accompanist.

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Instrumentalists – 
a. One solo or etude selection. Your selection does not need to be memorized. If your selection has piano accompaniment, it is optional.
b. Two scales of your choosing.

3. If applying for the Victor Jindra Scholarship and/or Clements Band Scholarship: If you wish to be considered for these scholarships, please review the requirements located in the “Available Scholarships” tab on this page. Be sure to upload your documents as a combined PDF document in the appropriate field on the online application form.

AUDITION RESULT COMMUNICATION

We will do our best to send scholarship announcements within two weeks of the priority deadline. If two weeks pass after you submit your materials and you have not received notice from us regarding your audition results, you are welcome to email Dr. Matt Hill, who will follow up to ensure that paperwork is being processed.

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NON – MUSIC MAJORS

When you complete the online application form, please complete all of the fields and include the required material as listed.

VIDEO CONTENT: Create videos completing the following requirements and upload them to a cloud-based location that allows sharing via URL (if you use YouTube, post your videos as “Unlisted” videos). Provide the links to them in the appropriate fields on the online application form. Please also review the tips to make successful videos section further down on this webpage to ensure good quality.

1. Personal Introduction video: In 60 seconds or less, tell us who you are and what attracted you to Peru State College.

2. Musical Material video: 
Vocalists (Concert Chorale/Women’s Choir) –
a. Any piece of accompanied music that you think represents you well. Please do not submit an unaccompanied selection. The pieces may be in any language. You may use sheet music as long as your face can be seen in the video.

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Instrumentalists (Concert Band/Jazz Band) –
a. Any piece of music that you think represents you well. Possible examples include a solo & ensemble piece, etude, honor band audition material, improvised jazz solo, or an excerpt from music you have played in school.
b. Two scales of your choosing.

AUDITION RESULT COMMUNICATION

We will do our best to send scholarship announcements within two weeks of the priority deadline. If two weeks pass after you submit your materials and you have not received notice from us regarding your audition results, you are welcome to email Dr. Matt Hill, who will follow up to ensure that paperwork is being processed.

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