College of Arts
The awards and scholarships have been established to support and recognize outstanding scholarship and creativity and to assist students majoring in the visual arts, music, theater and dance. Unless otherwise indicated, applications, deadlines and other information concerning scholarships may be obtained from the dean’s office and from the departments within the College of Arts (COTA).
Note: Some scholarships are available for entering students in art, music and theatre/dance. Please contact the departments for full details.
Florence Millner Arnold Scholarship
Amount: Two $600 awards (variable)
Established by: This scholarship was established by the Art Department to recognize creative achievement. Recipients are honored at the annual Art Alliance luncheon in early December.
Open to: This scholarship is open to full-time continuing undergraduate visual arts majors in drawing, painting, illustration, photography, printmaking and sculpture.
Criteria: Creative achievement as demonstrated in submitted images of current artwork
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the Art Alliance application, available from the Dean’s Office, VA-199, (714) 278-3255; 2) Submit six images of work for review;
3) Include self-addressed stamped envelope for return of images; and 4) Submit application and materials to VA-199.
Application Deadline: October 15
Art Alliance Scholarship for Community College Transfers
Amount: Two $1,000 awards (variable)
Established by: This scholarship was established by the Art Department. Recipients will be honored at a luncheon in December.
Open to: This scholarship is open to incoming community college transfer visual arts majors.
Criteria: Full-time enrollment
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the Art Alliance application, available from the Dean’s Office, VA-199, (714) 278-3255; 2) Submit six images of work for review;
3) Include self-addressed stamped envelope for return of images; and 4) Submit application and materials to VA-199.
Application Deadline: April 23
Art Alliance Tribute Fund Graduate Grants
Amount: Two $800 awards (variable)
Established by: This scholarship was established by the Art Department. Recipients will be honored at a luncheon in December.
Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing students classified as graduate students in the Art Department.
Criteria: Creative achievement in current graduate artwork • Written statement
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the Art Alliance application, available from the Dean’s Office, VA-199, (714) 278-3255; 2) Submit six images of work for review;
3) Include self-addressed stamped envelope for return of images; 4)Write a proposal describing how the funds will assist you in your artistic development; 5) Prepare a budget; and 6) Submit application and materials to VA-199.
Application Deadline: October 15
California China Painters Association Scholarship
Amount: $500 (dependent upon funding)
Established by: This scholarship was established by the Art Department. Selection is based on portfolio review. Awarded for traditional/descriptive art forms with preference for works reflecting realism. Applicants to the Florence Millner Arnold Scholarship are considered for this award.
Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing undergraduate art majors with a preference given to those producing realistic work.
Criteria: Creative achievement as demonstrated in current artwork
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the Art Alliance application, available from the Dean’s Office, VA-199,
(714) 278-3255; 2) Submit six images of work for review; 3) Include self-addressed stamped envelope for return of images; and 4) Submit application and materials to VA-199.
Application Deadline: October 15
The Althea Bernhard McLaren Art Award in Child Development
Amount: $250 and a plaque (subject to funding)
Established by: This scholarship is named in memory of Althea Bernhard McLaren by her husband, Dr. Robert McLaren, Professor Emeritus, CSUF. Selection of the recipient will include a review of how your drawing, painting, sculpture or music fosters creativity and art appreciation among children.
Open to: This scholarship is open to new and continuing junior and senior students with a major in Child and Adolescent Studies and either Visual Art or Music.
Criteria: Involvement with community (church, summer camps, civic clubs) • Use of drawing, painting, or sculpture
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the application available from the Child and Adolescent Studies Department,
EC-105, (714) 278-2877; 2) Complete instructions as described in application; and 3) Submit completed application to
EC-105.
Application Deadline: April 1
John and Flora Olsen Scholarship
Amount: Two $600 awards (variable)
Established by: This scholarship was established by the Art Department to recognize creative achievement. Recipients will be honored at the annual Art Alliance luncheon in early December.
Open to: This scholarship is open to full-time, continuing undergraduates art majors in ceramics and glass, crafts, animation arts and graphic design.
Criteria: Creative achievement as demonstrated in current artwork
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the Art Alliance application, available from the Dean’s Office, VA-199,
(714) 278-3255; 2) Submit six images of current work for review; 3) Include self-addressed stamped envelope for return of materials; and 4) Submit application and materials to VA-199.
Application Deadline: October 15
Myrt Purkiss Scholarship
Amount: Two $1,000 awards
Established by: This scholarship was established by the Art Department. Recipients will be honored at a luncheon in December.
Open to: This scholarship is open to full-time incoming first-time freshmen with visual arts majors.
Criteria: Academic scholarship • Artistic talent • Full time enrollment
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the Art Alliance application, available from the Dean’s Office, VA-199,
(714) 278-3255; 2) Submit six images of work for review; 3) Include self-addressed stamped envelope for return of images; and 4) Submit application and materials to VA-199.
Application Deadline: April 23
MUSIC
The Music Department offers a number of scholarships. The department gratefully acknowledges the generosity of our donors.
Students should submit only one scholarship application to the Music Department. They will then be considered for all scholarships for which they may be eligible.
Scholarships are awarded only to students who have applied to CSUF prior to the auditions.
New Students
Scholarships for entering students are based upon performance at auditions held in early Spring of each year. Decisions are made in consideration of the quality of the student’s audition, the donors’ wishes and the Department’s needs. Scholarship amounts may range from modest assistance for one year to full-fee awards for four years. In some cases, scholarships awarded for one or two years may be renewed. Students should submit only one scholarship application to the Music Department. They will then be considered for all scholarships for which they may be eligible.
Prospective students with outstanding high school records are urged to apply for the “President’s Scholars Program”, a CSUF award for California residents that provides a full four-year scholarship and many other benefits.
Charles Baker Scholarship (Cello)
Amount: Varies (dependent upon funding)
Established by: This scholarship was established by the donor to recognize demonstrated excellence in music performance and to support students with the potential for professional performance in music. Scholarship amounts range from modest assistance for one year to full-fee awards for four years.
Open to: This scholarship is open to new Music major students who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees
in cello performance.
Criteria: Audition (held in Spring)
Application Procedure: 1) Obtain an application, after January 10th, from the Music Department website at www.fullerton.edu/arts/music (only one application is required for all department scholarships for which you might be eligible); 2) Review required audition repertoire; 3) Complete the application; 4) Sign up for an audition appointment at website; 5) Submit application to PA-262, (714) 278-3511; and 6) Audition.
Application Deadline: N/A
Cello Fund (Cello)
Amount: Varies (dependent upon funding)
Established by: This scholarship was established by the donor to recognize demonstrated excellence in music performance and to support students with the potential for professional performance in music. Scholarship amounts range from modest assistance for one year to full-fee awards for four years.
Open to: This scholarship is open to new Music major students who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in cello performance.
Criteria: Audition (held March 3, 4, 24, 25)
Application Procedure: 1) Obtain an application, after January 10th, from the Music Department website at www.fullerton.edu/arts/music (only one application is required for all department scholarships for which you might be eligible); 2) Review required audition repertoire; 3) Complete the application; 4) Sign up for an audition appointment at website; 5) Submit application to PA-262, (714) 278-3511; and 6) Audition.
Application Deadline: March 1
Andrew Charlton Memorial Scholarship (Classical Guitar)
Amount: Varies, one year up to full-fee award for four years (dependent upon funding)
Established by: This scholarship was established by the donor to recognize demonstrated excellence in music performance and to support students with the potential for professional performance in music. Scholarship amounts range from modest assistance for one year to full-fee awards for four years.
Open to: This scholarship is open to new Music major students who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in classical guitar performance.
Criteria: Audition (held March 3, 4, 24, 25)
Application Procedure: 1) Obtain an application, after January 10th, from the Music Department website at www.fullerton.edu/arts/music (only one application is required for all department scholarships for which you might be eligible); 2) Review required audition repertoire; 3) Complete the application; 4) Sign-up for an audition appointment at website; 5) Submit application to PA-262, (714) 278-3511; and 6) Audition.
Application Deadline: March 1
Aram O. Genereux Memorial Scholarship (Instrumental)
Amount: $250 (or $500) per semester for one year (dependent upon funding)
Established by: This scholarship was established by the donor to recognize demonstrated excellence in music performance and to support students with the potential for professional performance in music.
Open to: This scholarship is open to new Music major students who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in instrumental performance. Saxophone and strings are given first priority.
Criteria: Audition (held March 3, 4, 24, 25)
Application Procedure: 1) Obtain an application, after January 10th, from the Music Department website at www.fullerton.edu/arts/music (only one application is required for all department scholarships for which you might be eligible); 2) Review required audition repertoire; 3) Complete the application; 4) Sign-up for an audition appointment at website; 5) Submit application to PA-262, (714) 278-3511; and 6) Audition.
Application Deadline: March 1
Ann and Gordon Getty Foundation Scholarship (Strings)
Amount: Varies (dependent upon funding)
Established by: This scholarship was established by the donor to recognize demonstrated excellence in music performance and to support students with the potential for professional performance in music. Scholarship amounts range from modest assistance for one year to full-fee awards for four years.
Open to: This scholarship is open to new Music major students who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees.
Criteria: Audition (held March 3, 4, 24, 25)
Application Procedure: 1) Obtain an application, after January 10th, from the Music Department website at www.fullerton.edu/arts/music (only one application is required for all department scholarships for which you might be eligible); 2) Review required audition repertoire; 3) Complete the application; 4) Sign-up for an audition appointment at website; 5) Submit application to PA-262, (714) 278-3511; and 6) Audition.
Application Deadline: March 1
Groves Scholarship (Horn)
Amount: $500 per semester for one year (dependent upon funding)
Established by: This scholarship was established by the donor to recognize demonstrated excellence in music performance and to support students with the potential for professional performance in music.
Open to: This scholarship is open to new Music major students who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in instrumental performance with horn students given priority.
Criteria: Audition (held March 3, 4, 24, 25)
Application Procedure: 1) Obtain an application, after January 10th, from the Music Department website at www.fullerton.edu/arts/music (only one application is required for all department scholarships for which you might be eligible); 2) Review required audition repertoire; 3) Complete the application; 4) Sign-up for an audition appointment at website; 5) Submit application to PA-262, (714) 278-3511; and 6) Audition.
Application Deadline: March 1
Joseph Landon Founder’s Scholarship (Strings)
Amount: $250 (or $500) per semester for one year (dependent upon funding)
Established by: This scholarship was established by the donor to recognize demonstrated excellence in music performance and to support students with the potential for professional performance in music.
Open to: This scholarship is open to new Music major students who are pursuing undergraduate degrees.
Criteria: Audition (held March 3, 4, 24, 25)
Application Procedure: 1) Obtain an application, after January 10th, from the Music Department website at www.fullerton.edu/arts/music (only one application is required for all department scholarships for which you might be eligible); 2) Review required audition repertoire; 3) Complete the application; 4) Sign-up for an audition appointment at website; 5) Submit application to PA-262, (714) 278-3511; and 6) Audition.
Application Deadline: March 1
Alicia de Larrocha Scholarship (Keyboard)
Amount: Varies, one year up to full-fee award for four years (dependent upon funding)
Established by: This scholarship was established by the donor to recognize demonstrated excellence in music performance and to support students with the potential for professional performance in music. Scholarship amounts range from modest assistance for one year to full-fee awards for four years.
Open to: This scholarship is open to new Music major students who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in piano performance.
Criteria: Audition (held March 3, 4, 24, 25)
Application Procedure: 1) Obtain an application, after January 10th, from the Music Department website at www.fullerton.edu/arts/music (only one application is required for all department scholarships for which you might be eligible); 2) Review required audition repertoire; 3) Complete the application; 4) Sign-up for an audition appointment at website; 5) Submit application to PA-262, (714) 278-3511; and 6) Audition.
Application Deadline: March 1
Edith Morgan Scholarship (Opera)
Amount: Varies (dependent upon funding)
Established by: This scholarship was established by the donor to recognize demonstrated excellence in music performance and to support students with the potential for professional performance in music. Scholarship amounts range from modest assistance for one year to full-fee awards for four years.
Open to: This scholarship is open to new Music major students who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in vocal performance (operatic).
Criteria: Audition (held March 3, 4, 24, 25)
Application Procedure: 1) Obtain an application, after January 10th, from the Music Department website at www.fullerton.edu/arts/music (only one application is required for all department scholarships for which you might be eligible); 2) Review required audition repertoire; 3) Complete the application; 4) Sign-up for an audition appointment at website; 5) Submit application to PA-262, (714) 278-3511; and 6) Audition.
Application Deadline: March 1
Music Associates Scholarships (all areas)
Amount: Varies, one year up to full-fee award for four years (dependent upon funding)
Established by: This scholarship was established by the donor to recognize demonstrated excellence in music performance and to support students with the potential for professional performance in music. Scholarship amounts range from modest assistance for one year to full-fee awards for four years.
Open to: This scholarship is open to new Music major students who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees.
Criteria: Audition (held March 3, 4, 24, 25)
Application Procedure: 1) Obtain an application, after January 10th, from the Music Department website at www.fullerton.edu/arts/music (only one application is required for all department scholarships for which you might be eligible); 2) Review required audition repertoire; 3) Complete the application; 4) Sign-up for an audition appointment at website; 5) Submit application to PA-262, (714) 278-3511; and 6) Audition.
Application Deadline: March 1
Music Department Scholarships (all areas)
Amount: Varies (dependent upon funding)
Established by: This scholarship was established by the donor to recognize demonstrated excellence in music performance and to support students with the potential for professional performance in music. Scholarship amounts range from modest assistance for one year to full-fee awards for four years.
Open to: This scholarship is open to new Music major students who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees.
Criteria: Audition (held March 3, 4, 24, 25)
Application Procedure: 1) Obtain an application, after January 10th, from the Music Department website at www.fullerton.edu/arts/music (only one application is required for all department scholarships for which you might be eligible); 2) Review required audition repertoire; 3) Complete the application; 4) Sign-up for an audition appointment at website; 5) Submit application to PA-262, (714) 278-3511; and 6) Audition.
Application Deadline: March 1
Philharmonic Society Of Orange County Scholarship (all areas)
Amount: Varies (dependent upon funding)
Established by: This scholarship was established by the donor to recognize demonstrated excellence in music performance and to support students with the potential for professional performance in music. Scholarship amounts range from modest assistance for one year to full-fee awards for four years.
Open to: This scholarship is open to new Music major students who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees.
Criteria: Audition (held March 3, 4, 24, 25)
Application Procedure: 1) Obtain an application, after January 10th, from the Music Department website at www.fullerton.edu/arts/music (only one application is required for all department scholarships for which you might be eligible); 2) Review required audition repertoire; 3) Complete the application; 4) Sign-up for an audition appointment at website; 5) Submit application to PA-262, (714) 278-3511; and 6) Audition.
Application Deadline: March 1
Sharlet Wolford Scholarship (all areas)
Amount: Full fees for four semesters (dependent upon funding)
Established by: This scholarship was established by the donor to recognize demonstrated excellence in music performance and to support students with the potential for professional performance in music.
Open to: This scholarship is open to new Music major students who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees.
Criteria: Audition (held March 3, 4, 24, 25)
Application Procedure: 1) Obtain an application, after January 10th, from the Music Department website at www.fullerton.edu/arts/music (only one application is required for all department scholarships for which you might be eligible); 2) Review required audition repertoire; 3) Complete the application; 4) Sign-up for an audition appointment at website; 5) Submit application to PA-262, (714) 278-3511; and 6) Audition.
Application Deadline: March 1
Continuing Students
Continuing student awards are presented at the Annual Music Department Convocation.
There are no applications for these scholarships.
Scholarships for continuing students are awarded based upon exceptional musical achievement, academic performance, and service to the department. There are no applications for these scholarships.
Elliott Alexander Memorial Scholarship
Amount: Varies (dependent upon funding)
Established by: This scholarship was established by the donor to honor and recognize exceptional musical achievement, academic performance, and service to the music department. Recipient selection is made by faculty and the department chair. The award is presented at the annual Music Department Convocation.
Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing Music major students who are pursuing undergraduate degrees.
Criteria: Faculty nomination • Excellence in choral performance
Application Procedure: By nomination only
Application Deadline: N/A
Kim Allman Vocal Scholarship
Amount: $100 (dependent upon funding)
Established by: This scholarship was established by the donor to honor and recognize exceptional musical achievement, academic performance, and service to the music department. Recipient selection is made by faculty and the department chair. The award is presented at the annual Music Department Convocation.
Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing Music major students who are pursuing undergraduate degrees.
Criteria: Faculty nomination • Excellence in operatic performance
Application Procedure: By nomination only
Application Deadline: N/A
Charles Baker Scholarship
Amount: Varies (dependent upon funding)
Established by: This scholarship was established by the donor to honor and recognize exceptional musical achievement, academic performance, and service to the music department. Recipient selection is made by faculty and the department chair. The award is presented at the annual Music Department Convocation.
Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing Music major students who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in cello performance.
Criteria: Faculty nomination • Excellence in cello performance
Application Procedure: By nomination only
Application Deadline: N/A
Bridgford Scholarship (Strings)
Amount: Varies, one year up to full-fee award for four years (dependent upon funding)
Established by: This scholarship was established by the donor to recognize demonstrated excellence in music performance and the potential ability in the professional performance of music. Scholarship amounts vary.
Open to: This scholarship is awarded to the concertmaster of the orchestra.
Criteria: Concertmaster
Application Procedure: 1) Obtain an application, after January 10th, from the Music Department website at www.fullerton.edu/arts/music (only one application is required for all department scholarships for which you might be eligible); 2) Review required audition repertoire; 3) Complete the application; 4) Sign-up for an audition appointment at website; 5) Submit application to PA-262, (714) 278-3511; and 6) Audition.
Application Deadline: March 1
David Berfield Memorial Scholarship
Amount: Varies (dependent upon funding)
Established by: This scholarship was established by the donor to honor and recognize exceptional musical achievement, academic performance, and service to the music department. Recipient selection is made by faculty and the department chair. The award is presented at the annual Music Department Convocation.
Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing Music major students who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in piano performance.
Criteria: Faculty nomination • Excellence in piano performance
Application Procedure: By nomination only
Application Deadline: N/A
Birthe Burnett Scholarship
Amount: Varies (dependent upon funding)
Established by: This scholarship was established by the donor to honor and recognize exceptional musical achievement, academic performance, and service to the music department. Recipient selection is made by faculty and the department chair. The award is presented at the annual Music Department Convocation.
Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing Music major students who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees.
Criteria: Faculty nomination • Excellence in choral performance
Application Procedure: By nomination only
Application Deadline: N/A
Cello Fund
Amount: Varies (dependent upon funding)
Established by: This scholarship was established by the donor to honor and recognize exceptional musical achievement, academic performance, and service to the music department. Recipient selection is made by faculty and the department chair. The award is presented at the annual Music Department Convocation.
Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing Music major students who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in cello performance.
Criteria: Faculty nomination • Excellence in cello performance • Financial need
Application Procedure: By nomination only
Application Deadline: N/A
Ebell Club Scholarship
Amount: $500 (dependent upon funding)
Established by: This scholarship was established by the donor to honor and recognize exceptional musical achievement, academic performance, and service to the music department. Recipient selection is made by faculty and the department chair. The award is presented at the annual Music Department Convocation.
Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing Music major students who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in vocal or keyboard performance.
Criteria: Faculty nomination • Excellence in vocal or keyboard performance
Application Procedure: By nomination only
Application Deadline: N/A
Friends of Jazz Scholarships
Amount: Varies (dependent upon funding)
Established by: This scholarship was established by the donor to honor and recognize exceptional musical achievement, academic performance, and service to the music department. Recipient selection is made by faculty and the department chair. The award is presented at the annual Music Department Convocation.
Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing Music major students who are pursuing undergraduate degrees.
Criteria: Faculty nomination • Excellence in jazz performance
Application Procedure: By nomination only
Application Deadline: N/A
Suzanne Harmon Vocal Scholarship
Amount: Varies (dependent upon funding)
Established by: This scholarship was established by the donor to honor and recognize exceptional musical achievement, academic performance, and service to the music department. Recipient selection is made by faculty and the department chair. The award is presented at the annual Music Department Convocation.
Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing Music major students who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in vocal performance.
Criteria: Faculty nomination • Excellence in vocal performance
Application Procedure: By nomination only
Application Deadline: N/A
James Henriques Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $250 (dependent upon funding)
Established by: This scholarship was established by the donor to honor and recognize exceptional musical achievement, academic performance, and service to the music department. Recipient selection is made by faculty and the department chair. The award is presented at the annual Music Department Convocation.
Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing Music major students who are pursuing undergraduate degrees in composition.
Criteria: Faculty nomination • Excellence in field of composition
Application Procedure: By nomination only
Application Deadline: N/A
Lotte Johnston Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $300 - $500 (dependent upon funding)
Established by: This scholarship was established by the donor to honor and recognize exceptional musical achievement, academic performance, and service to the music department. Recipient selection is made by faculty and the department chair. The award is presented at the annual Music Department Convocation.
Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing Music major students who are pursuing undergraduate degrees in vocal performance.
Criteria: Faculty nomination • Excellence in vocal performance
Application Procedure: By nomination only
Application Deadline: N/A
Alan A. Mannason Scholarship (Composition)
Amount: Varies (dependent upon funding)
Established by: This scholarship was established by the donor to honor and recognize exceptional musical achievement. Recipient selection is made by faculty and the department chair. The award is presented at the annual Music Department Convocation.
Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing Music major students who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in composition.
Criteria: Faculty nomination • Excellence in field of composition
Application Procedure: By nomination only
Application Deadline: N/A
Benton Minor Memorial Scholarship
Amount: Varies (dependent upon funding)
Established by: This scholarship was established by the donor to honor and recognize exceptional musical achievement, academic performance, and service to the music department. Recipient selection is made by faculty and the department chair. The award is presented at the annual Music Department Convocation.
Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing Music major students who are pursuing undergraduate degrees in winds instrument performance.
Criteria: Faculty nomination • Excellence in instrumental performance (winds)
Application Procedure: By nomination only
Application Deadline: N/A
Music Associates Performance Awards
Amount: $500, $300, $200 in each area
Established by: These scholarships were established by the donor to recognize and honor outstanding performance during competition. Nine winners are selected, 3 winners from each area (keyboard, vocal, and instrumental). The overall winner is also awarded a special performance with the University Orchestra.
Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing Music major students who participate in a 2-day competition held each Spring.
Criteria: Performance
Application Procedure: 1) Sign up for Spring competition, 2) Perform
Application Deadline: Early February
Frederick Noad Memorial Scholarship
Amount: Varies (dependent upon funding)
Established by: This scholarship is named for Frederick Noad in his memory to support the efforts of students who are in need of financial assistance. Recipient selection is made by faculty and the department chair. The scholarship is presented at the annual Music Department Convocation.
Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing music students who are pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in classical guitar.
Criteria: Faculty nomination • Excellence in classical guitar performance
Application Procedure: By nomination only
Application Deadline: N/A
Gordon Paine Tribute Scholarship
Amount: Varies (dependent upon funding)
Established by: This scholarship was established by the donor to honor and recognize exceptional musical achievement, academic performance, and service to the music department. Recipient selection is made by faculty and the department chair. The award is presented at the annual Music Department Convocation.
Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing Music major students who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in choral performance.
Criteria: Faculty nomination • Excellence in choral performance
Application Procedure: By nomination only
Application Deadline: N/A
Peter and Masha Plotkin Memorial Foundation Scholarship
Amount: Varies (dependent upon funding)
Established by: This scholarship was established by the donor to honor and recognize exceptional musical achievement, academic performance, and service to the music department. Recipient selection is made by faculty and the department chair. The award is presented at the annual Music Department Convocation.
Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing Music major students who are pursuing undergraduate degrees in vocal performance (operatic).
Criteria: Faculty nomination • Excellence in operatic performance
Application Procedure: By nomination only
Application Deadline: N/A
Joan Marie Ramos Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $250 (dependent upon funding)
Established by: This scholarship was established by the donor to honor and recognize exceptional musical achievement, academic performance, and service to the music department. Recipient selection is made by faculty and the department chair. The award is presented at the annual Music Department Convocation.
Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing Music major students who are pursuing undergraduate degrees in classical guitar performance.
Criteria: Faculty nomination • Excellence in classical guitar performance
Application Procedure: By nomination only
Application Deadline: N/A
Ingrid Shutkin Scholarship
Amount: Varies (dependent upon funding)
Established by: This scholarship was established by the donor to honor and recognize exceptional musical achievement, academic performance, and service to the music department. Recipient selection is made by faculty and the department chair. The award is presented at the annual Music Department Convocation.
Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing Music major students who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees.
Criteria: Faculty nomination • Excellence in choral performance
Application Procedure: By nomination only
Application Deadline: N/A
Andrea and Jeffrey Sward Scholarship (Double Reeds)
Amount: Varies (dependent upon funding)
Established by: This scholarship was established by the donors to honor and recognize exceptional musical achievement. Recipient selection is made by faculty and the department chair. The award is presented at the annual Music Department Convocation.
Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing Music major students who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in oboe or bassoon.
Criteria: Faculty nomination • Excellence in oboe or bassoon performance
Application Procedure: By nomination only
Application Deadline: N/A
David Thorsen Choral Scholarship
Amount: $250 (dependent upon funding)
Established by: This scholarship was established by the donor to honor and recognize exceptional musical achievement, academic performance, and service to the music department. Recipient selection is made by faculty and the department chair. The award is presented at the annual Music Department Convocation.
Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing Music major students who are pursuing undergraduate degrees.
Criteria: Faculty nomination • Excellence in choral performance
Application Procedure: By nomination only
Application Deadline: N/A
Maria-Rosa Valero-Costa Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $500
Established by: This scholarship is named for Maria-Rosa Valero-Costa in her memory to support the efforts of students who are in need of financial assistance. Recipient selection is made by faculty and the department chair. The scholarship is presented at the annual Music Department Convocation.
Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing music students who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in classical guitar.
Criteria: Faculty nomination • Excellence in classical guitar performance
Application Procedure: By nomination only
Application Deadline: N/A
Vaughan Wind Ensemble Recognition Award
Amount: $100 (dependent upon funding)
Established by: This scholarship was established by the donor to honor and recognize exceptional musical achievement, academic performance, and service to the music department. Recipient selection is made by faculty and the department chair. The award is presented at the annual Music Department Convocation.
Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing Music major students who are pursuing undergraduate degrees and who have participated in Cal State Fullerton’s Wind Ensemble for at least 4 semesters.
Criteria: Faculty nomination • Excellence in winds/brass performance
Application Procedure: By nomination only
Application Deadline: N/A
Jeanne and Morton Weiss Clarinet Scholarship
Amount: Varies (dependent upon funding)
Established by: This scholarship was established by the donor to honor and recognize exceptional musical achievement, academic performance, and service to the music department. Recipient selection is made by faculty and the department chair. The award is presented at the annual Music Department Convocation.
Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing Music major students who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in clarinet performance.
Criteria: Faculty nomination • Excellence in clarinet performance
Application Procedure: By nomination only
Application Deadline: N/A
Yamaha Corporation of America Scholarship
Amount: Varies (dependent upon funding)
Established by: This scholarship was established by the donor to honor and recognize exceptional musical achievement, academic performance, and service to the music department. Recipient selection is made by faculty and the department chair. The award is presented at the annual Music Department Convocation.
Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing Music major students who are pursuing undergraduate degrees.
Criteria: Faculty nomination • Excellence in performance and musicianship
Application Procedure: By nomination only
Application Deadline: N/A
THEATRE / DANCE
CSUF Dance Association Scholarship
Amount: $500 (may vary with funding)
Established by: This scholarship was established by the Theatre and Dance Department.
Open to: This scholarship is open to current Dance majors.
Criteria: 3.0 GPA • Involvement with Department and Dance Association • Financial need
Application Procedure: 1) Obtain (and complete) an application from PA-141A or call (714) 278-3628; 2) Write a statement indicating how the funds will be used; 3) Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (or have one on file) for establishing financial need; and 4) Submit application materials to PA-141A.
Application Deadline: February 13
Virginia Cummings Scholarship in Acting
Amount: $500 (dependent upon funding)
Established by: This scholarship was established by the Theatre and Dance Department with donations from Virginia Cummings to assist students pursuing professional careers in acting.
Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing acting major students who are pursuing an undergraduate degree.
Criteria: 3.0 GPA • Demonstrated dedication in pursuit of an acting career • Significant creative achievement
Application Procedure: 1) Obtain an application from PA-141A or call (714) 278-3628; 2) Complete the application and provide materials as directed; and 3) Submit completed application to PA-141A.
Application Deadline: February 13
Front and Center Scholarships
Amount: Up to six $500 awards (dependent upon funding)
Established by: This scholarship was established by the Theatre and Dance Department. Awards are given for extraordinary contributions related to Theatre and Dance production work in the areas of Dance (one award), Musical Theatre (one award), Design Technical Theatre (one award), and Acting/Directing (one award); two scholarships are reserved to reward exceptional service.
Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing Theatre and Dance majors who are pursuing an undergraduate degree.
Criteria: Extraordinary contributions to production work
Application Procedure: 1) Obtain an application from PA-141A or call (714) 278-3628; 2) Complete the application and provide materials as directed; and 3) Submit completed application to PA-141A
Application Deadline: February 13
Robert Garrison Design/Technical Theatre Scholarship
Amount: $500 (dependent upon funding)
Established by: This scholarship was established to honor students who have demonstrated outstanding academic performance and financial need.
Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing Technical Theatre and Design students who are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.
Criteria: Scholastic achievement • Financial need
Application Procedure: 1) Obtain an application from PA-141A or call (714) 278-3628; 2) Complete the application and provide materials as directed; 3) Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (or have one on file) for establishing financial need; and 4) Submit completed application to PA-141A.
Application Deadline: February 13
Jerry and Merilyn Goodwin Musical Theatre Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 (dependent upon funding)
Established by: This scholarship was established to recognize and honor students who have demonstrated outstanding academic performance.
Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing Musical Theatre students pursuing a BFA degree.
Criteria: 3.0 GPA • Written statement • Preeminent membership
Application Procedure: 1) Complete an application, available from the Theatre and Dance Department, PA-141A,
(714) 278-3628; 2) Prepare a written statement with reference to THE PREEMINENTS regarding strength as a member of the group, contribution to the group and professionalism; and 3) Submit application and statement to PA-141A.
Application Deadline: February 13
Robin Johnson Scholarship
Amount: $500
Established by: This scholarship was established to recognize and honor students who have demonstrated outstanding performance.
Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing upper division Dance major students who are pursuing an undergraduate degree.
Criteria: Scholastic achievement • Distinctive dance performance • Choreographic achievement • Written statement
Application Procedure: 1) Obtain an application from PA-141A or call (714) 278-3628; 2) Complete the application and provide materials as directed; 3) Write a statement that states “how funds are to be used”; and 4) Submit completed application (with statement) to PA-141A.
Application Deadline: February 13
Gretchen Kanne Scholarship
Amount: $500 (dependent upon funding)
Established by: This scholarship was established to recognize and honor students who demonstrate outstanding
acting ability.
Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing senior or graduate acting major students who are pursuing an undergraduate or a graduate degree.
Criteria: 3.0 GPA • Outstanding acting ability
Application Procedure: 1) Obtain an application from PA-141A or call (714) 278-3628; 2) Complete the application and provide materials as directed; and 3) Submit completed application to PA-141A.
Application Deadline: February 13
Alvin Keller Excellence in Theatre Scholarship
Amount: $500 (dependent upon funding)
Established by: This scholarship was established by Alvin Keller and the Theatre and Dance Department to recognize excellence in any one area: acting, directing, dance, design, technical theatre or stage management.
Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing graduate and undergraduate Theatre and Dance majors.
Criteria: 3.25 GPA • Creative achievement • Financial need
Application Procedure: 1) Obtain an application from PA-141A or call (714) 278-3628; 2) Complete the application and provide materials as directed; 3) Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (or have one on file) for establishing financial need; and 4) Submit completed application to PA-141A.
Application Deadline: February 13
Christine Lyon Dance Scholarship
Amount: $500 (may vary with funding)
Established by: This scholarship was established by Christine Lyon and awarded to students to assist them in meeting educational expenses.
Open to: This scholarship is open to new and continuing dance major students who are pursuing a graduate or an undergraduate degree.
Criteria: Scholastic achievement • Creative dance • Financial need
Application Procedure: 1) Obtain an application from PA-141A or call (714) 278-3628; 2) Complete the application and provide materials as directed; 3) Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (or have one on file) for establishing financial need; and 4) Submit completed application to PA-141A.
Application Deadline: February 13
Christine Lyon Theatre for Young Audiences Scholarship
Amount: $500 (dependent upon funding)
Established by: This scholarship was established to recognize and honor outstanding academic performance and to assist with educational expenses.
Open to: This scholarship is open to new and continuing Theatre and Dance major students who are pursuing an undergraduate degree.
Criteria: Scholastic achievement • Creative dance • Financial need
Application Procedure: 1) Obtain an application from PA-141A or call (714) 278-3628; 2) Complete the application and provide materials as directed; 3) Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (or have one on file) for establishing financial need; and 4) Submit completed application to PA-141A.
Application Deadline: February 13
The Vaughncille Joseph Meng Scholarships
Amount: Up to six $500 awards (dependent upon funding)
Established by: This scholarship was established to recognize and honor outstanding academic performance and to assist with educational expenses.
Open to: This scholarship is open to new or continuing Theatre and Dance major students who are pursuing an under-graduate degree.
Criteria: 3.0 GPA • Demonstrated artistic and production excellence in chosen field
Application Procedure: 1) Obtain an application from PA-141A or call (714) 278-3628; 2) Complete the application and provide materials as directed; and 3) Submit completed application to PA-141A.
Application Deadline: February 13
Edith Morgan Scholarships
Amount: Four $500 awards (dependent upon funding)
Established by: This scholarship was established to recognize and honor students who have demonstrated outstanding academic performance and demonstrated excellence in acting, directing, dance, design, liberal arts, or musical theatre.
Open to: This scholarship is open to new and continuing Theatre or Dance major students who are pursuing an under-graduate or a graduate degree.
Criteria: 3.0 GPA • Demonstrate excellence • Have accomplishment in chosen field • Commitment in chosen field
Application Procedure: 1) Obtain an application from PA-141A or call (714) 278-3628; 2) Complete the application and provide materials as directed; 3) Submit completed application to PA-141A.
Application Deadline: February 13
Todd Muffatti Scholarship in Scene Design
Amount: $500 (dependent upon funding)
Established by: This scholarship was established to recognize and honor students who have demonstrated excellence in scene design.
Open to: This scholarship is open to new and continuing Theatre or Dance major students who are pursuing an under-graduate degree with emphasis in scene design.
Criteria: Demonstrate excellence in scene design • Sample work, scene design • Future potential
Application Procedure: 1) Obtain an application from PA-141A or call (714) 278-3628; 2) Complete the application and provide materials as directed; 3) Submit a sample of current work, and 4) Submit completed application (with sample work) to PA-141A.
Application Deadline: February 13
The Really Groovy Dance Scholarship in Tribute to Rollie and Louis
Amount: $500 (dependent upon funding)
Established by: This scholarship was established to assist with payment of registration fees for a student with strong artistic ability and commitment to a career in dance. Pageantry trained students are encouraged to apply. No formal dance training needed prior to obtaining scholarship.
Open to: This scholarship is open to new or continuing full-time Dance major students who are pursuing an undergraduate or a graduate degree.
Criteria: 2.5 GPA • Full-time • Demonstrated dance talent • Commitment to career in dance • Strong artistic ability
• Financial need
Application Procedure: 1) Obtain an application from PA-141A or call (714) 278-3628; 2) Complete the application and provide materials as directed; 3) Complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) application (or have one on-file) for establishing financial need; and 4) Submit completed application to PA-141A.
Application Deadline: February 13
Amy Sheridan Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $500 (dependent upon funding)
Established by: This scholarship was established to assist students who are pursuing an undergraduate degree in Musical Theatre.
Open to: This scholarship is open to new and continuing Musical Theatre students who are pursing a BFA degree in Theatre Arts.
Criteria: Evidence of creative achievement • Musical theatre performance ability
Application Procedure: 1) Obtain an application from PA-141A or call (714) 278-3628; 2) Complete the application; and 3) Submit completed application to PA-141A.
Application Deadline: February 13
James D. Young Founder’s Scholarship
Amount: $750 (dependent upon funding)
Established by: This scholarship was established to assist students who are pursuing teaching as a career.
Open to: This scholarship is open to new and continuing Theatre and Dance students who are pursuing a graduate degree.
Criteria: Strong interest in teaching as a career • Demonstrated dedication • Seriousness of purpose
Application Procedure: 1) Obtain an application from PA-141A or call (714) 278-3628; 2) Complete the application; and 3) Submit completed application to PA-141A.
Application Deadline: February 13
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