Music Scholarships
In addition to the academic scholarships offered by the University, the Hayes School of Music offers performance-based music scholarships.
Award Timing and Conditions
If the scholarship is renewable, future awards (as to both timing and amount) are contingent upon the availability of sufficient funds, including, but not limited to, income from the investment of any endowment principal. Scholarships are credited to the student’s Appalachian Student Account in equal amounts at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters.
All scholarships awarded by the University and the School of Music will be reported to the Office of Student Financial Aid and University Scholarships and are restricted to assisting students with educational costs associated with attending the University. Scholarships, when combined with other student aid, may not exceed the student’s total cost of attendance. For information about how awards may affect a federal student aid package, please contact the Appalachian State University Office of Student Financial Aid and University Scholarships at financialaid@appstate.edu or by phone at 828-262-2190.
Requirements
All music scholarship recipients must be enrolled at Appalachian as full-time students (12 or more credit hours per semester) and remain in good standing for conduct with the University. Specific academic standing (GPA) requirement for scholarship renewal eligibility is outlined in the scholarship award offer letter.
If the student does not meet the academic standing requirement for the scholarship, they will be allowed two semesters to achieve the required GPA. The student must demonstrate GPA improvement by the end of the first semester. By the end of the second semester, the student must meet or exceed the minimum GPA requirement for the scholarship(s). Failure to do so will render the student ineligible for renewal of the scholarship and consideration of any further music scholarship funds.
All scholarship recipients must participate in the appropriate ensemble(s) each semester the student is enrolled as a music major. The appropriate ensembles are outlined in the Student Handbook. Students may participate in multiple ensembles; however, no student may be in more than three ensembles per semester, including vocal, instrumental, and small ensembles.
Questions
Questions about music scholarship should be directed to Dr. Soo Goh, Interim Director, Hayes School of Music.