TAMS - CLARA F. NELSON SCHOLARSHIP
| Eligibility 1. Must be a music major at an institution holding a full membership in TAMS. 2. Applicant will be eligible to apply only during the second semester of their freshman year, having completed a minimum of twelve (12) semester hours during the previous fall semester. Dual credit, advanced placement, and/or early admission course work will not count against the second semester freshman standing of the applicant. 3. Demonstrate financial need and merit. 4. Maintain an overall GPA of 2.5. Application/Selection Process and Deadlines: •April 1: Deadline for application materials to be submitted to the institutional music executive. The application materials should include four copies of the following: 1. A completed application form 2. A transcript of all college work 3. A performance CD or DVD (no VHS). (Performance time between 2 and 10 minutes) 4. Two (2) letters of recommendation 5. A brief essay that addresses the applicant’s educational and professional goals as well as financial need. •April 15: Deadline for the institutional music executive to submit one nomination which will include four (4) copies of all application materials to the TAMS Executive Director. The music executive shall attach a cover letter that supports the merit of the nomination, addresses the specific financial need of the nominee, and certifies the authenticity of all application materials including the recording. All application material should be mailed to the following address: Texas Association of Music Schools % Dr. James Lee, Executive Director Coastal Bend College Music Department 3800 Charco Road Beeville, Texas 78102 •May 31: All applicants and music executives will be notified of award decisions. •July: Fall semester award will be sent to the recipient’s music executive for distribution. •November 1: Spring semester award will be sent to recipient’s music executive for distribution. •After Completion of the Spring Semester: Application for renewal may be considered on a yearly basis for a total of three (3) additional years or up to graduation with a baccalaureate degree, whichever comes first. The music executive shall submit transcripts from both semesters and address the progress and accomplishments that support the application for renewal. Scholarship Application |
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