Unless stated otherwise, contact Department of Fine and Performing Arts, 660.562.1326, for application.
First-time Freshmen and Transfers: Most major-specific scholarships can be applied for by completing the Standard Scholarship Application in CatPAWS by Feb. 1, 2013.
Letters after the scholarship name indicate who may apply for the award:
[F] Freshman | [C] Continuing | [T] Transfer | [G] Graduate
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Art
Awarded to an art major with a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or
above. Recipient must be
of sophomore standing or higher, of good moral character, and have attained grades of
"C" or above in all art core courses completed at the time of application.
(Applicant must be a currently enrolled Northwest art major at the time
of completion of application.)
- Award: $200*
- Deadline:
February 5
- Download: Application
Awarded to a junior or senior art major with excellent academic
standing. The recipient will show promise in the area of art, with
preference given to students in ceramics and painting.
- Award: $300*
- Deadline:
February 1
- Download: Application
Awarded to sophomore, junior or senior art major. Recipient must have
a 2.50 GPA, be of good moral character, show promise for excellence in
the area of art, declared an academic major in art, and have need of
financial aid as determined by the faculty selection committee.
(Applicant must be a currently enrolled Northwest art major at the time
of completion of application.)
Awarded to a student who is involved in the DigEM
organization.
- Award:
$250
- Deadline:
February 1
Awarded to an art major
- Award: Varies
- Deadline:
February 1
- Download: Application
Awarded to a junior or senior art
major with studio specialization in ceramics and/or painting. Recipient must
maintain a 3.0 GPA.
- Award:
$800*
- Deadline:
February 1
- Download: Application
Music
Awarded to a student who is
enrolled in Applied Piano and/or Applied Harpsichord. Recipient must maintain a 2.5 GPA. Financial need shall not be a criterion for
eligibility.
Awarded to a music major
- Award: $2,250*
(may be divided into smaller awards)
- Deadline:
February 5
- Download: Application | Renewal
Applicants must have declared an academic major in the area
of vocal music, maintain a minimum
cumulative GPA of 2.5, and show financial need. Eligible applicants must be
members of Northwest Celebration.
Awarded to a music major enrolled
in Northwest’s Jazz Band and shows talent and financial need.
Awarded to a Junior or Senior
music major that is a member of Sigma Alpha Iota. Recipient must maintain a 3.0 GPA
Awarded to music majors with a preference for
instrumentalists.
- Award:
Varies
- Deadline:
February 5
Awarded to an outstanding music student who is entering their senior year of study at Northwest. Eligible applicants must have performed well in their private tuba lessons and have been successful in their theory and music history courses. Former recipients of this award are ineligible during subsequent years. (Applicants must be currently enrolled at time of making application.)
Awarded to an upper level continuing music major for use
during the senior year of study as a music
major at Northwest. Applicants must be a second trimester junior, have at least
a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, be a
music major, and at least a two-year member of MENC.
Awarded to a vocal music major with first preference given
to a tenor.
- Award: $500
- Deadline: February 5
Awarded to a Northwest student who currently is a member of
the first Jazz Ensemble and who will
return to Northwest to perform with the same group in the following academic
year. Applicants must maintain a
minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5, be enrolled as a full-time student with membership in either the
Bearcat Marching Band, Wind Symphony, or Symphonic Band, participate in a service organization, and
demonstrate financial need.
Awarded to a Northwest sophomore or junior majoring in music
with a 2.00 GPA and shows excellent
ability in applied study. Recipient must be a member of an instrumental or
vocal ensemble.
Award is based on performance ability and academic excellence.
Scholarships are first-time performance awards and are available to all
students. Students may audition in one or more of the following areas:
instrumental, vocal, keyboard and jazz (piano and bass only). Recipients
are not required to be music majors but are encouraged to participate
in musical activities. Auditions take place in February (call for
specific dates) and must be scheduled in advance by appointment only.
Must contact the Department of Fine Arts, 660.562.1326, to request an audition application and more information or obtain the application form online:
Awarded to a Northwest instrumental music education major,
from the wind or percussion area, for
use during the junior and/or senior year of study. Applicants must have a
minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5,
maintain this throughout the award year and continue with membership in the Bearcat Marching Band, Wind
Symphony, and/or Jazz Ensemble. Potential applicants must have demonstrated leadership
abilities in the Northwest band program, participation in a music service organization, and demonstrate
financial need.
Awarded to a Northwest student who is currently an
instrumental music major; must have completed
at least 4 trimesters with a 2.50 GPA.
Awarded to a Northwest student who is a junior returning as
a senior music major. Must have a 4.00
GPA in piano and music history.
Available to any student returning to participate in an
instrumental performance group, regardless
of major, based on contributions to the program, continuous participation,
academic performance, and scholarship
needs.
Awarded to a Northwest student who is currently a member the
Jazz Ensemble and will be returning
to perform with the group during the following academic year. Recipient must
have a 2.00 GPA and enroll in private
study.
Awarded to a freshman, who is of good moral character, to be
used during his/her sophomore year
at Northwest. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 to qualify
and must maintain this GPA during
the sophomore year. The recipients must be enrolled as full-time students at Northwest during the
award year and major in vocal or piano areas, or be a choral ensemble participant.
Awarded to a sophomore music major who will be returning as
a music major at Northwest for use
during the junior year of study. The recipient will be selected from the
applicants on the basis of having the
highest GPA for the first three trimesters of work, maintaining at least a B average in applied lessons, and
being enrolled as a full-time student during the fourth trimester of study.
Awarded to a senior vocal music major with a minimum
cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Awarded to a Northwest student music major or minor that is
studying private voice, is a current
member of Madraliers/Northwest Celebration, 2.50 GPA and demonstrated
leadership abilities.
Awarded to a vocal music major, pursuing either a Bachelor
of Science in Education or a Bachelor
of Arts degree, to be used during their junior or senior year. Recipients must
be full-time students during
the trimesters of the award. Applicants must submit a one-page essay (essay requirements are available
with application materials).
Awarded to a music or music education major, who plays a stringed
instrument. Preference given to a student from Gentry, Worth, or
Harrison counties.
- Award: $800*
- Deadline:
February 1
Theatre
Awarded to students who have declared a major in theatre or
speech/theatre education and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00.
- Award: Award amount determined by the following table:
- 3.75 - 4.00 overall GPA = $200 per semester
- 3.50 - 3.74 overall GPA = $150 per semester
- 3.25 - 3.49 overall GPA = $100 per semester
- 3.00 - 3.24 overall GPA = $50 per semester
- Deadline: Feb. 4
- Download: Application
Students must have, at the time of application, a minimum 2.6 GPA and have a declared major in theatre or speech/theatre education. Scholarships will be awarded based upon contributions and/or potential to the University Theatre production programs.
A theatre major of junior or senior status,
which is of good moral character, possesses excellent academic standing and shows promise for excellence in
the area of drama is awarded this scholarship.
Two scholarships awarded: one to a theatre major
and one to a speech/theatre education major.
Must have at least a 3.00 GPA and be an active participant in departmental
productions and have the potential
to make a significant contribution to the field in order to apply.
- Award: Two - $100*
- Deadline: Feb. 4
- Download: Application
Multiple scholarships are given to students with declared Theatre majors or minors who have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.25. Each award contains a department service component that the student must complete in order to retain the scholarship.
- Award: Multiple given; varies from $200-$500
- Deadline: Feb. 4
- Download: Application
Awarded to theatre or speech/theatre education
majors each year with an equal distribution among
classes (senior, junior and sophomores) when possible. Must have cumulative GPA
of 3.00 and model for others attributes
of character and service expected of an educated professional. Consideration will be given to those who intend to
pursue advanced degrees in theatre
or to teach theatre in public school systems or higher education.
- Award: Two - $250*
- Deadline: Feb. 4
- Download: Application
Awarded to students who have selected a major in Theatre or
Speech/Theatre Education. Prior to scheduling an appointment to
interview, students must submit an application and resume detailing
their prior theatre experience. A picture may be included but is not
required. Students interested in performance scholarships will be asked
to present two contrasting monologues of no longer than four minutes
combined. (Note: The audition does not include singing). Students
interested in technical theatre will be asked to describe their area of
interest and to present examples of their work. Please contact the
department office at 660.562.1279 to schedule a specific date and
time. Interview dates will be posted on the department website.
Awarded to a Theatre: Technical
and Design major or a speech/theatre education major with a 2.5 GPA.
* Award varies depending on funding
