School of Music – Music Education and Music TherapyMusic Therapy Entrance Scholarship

MT-MM E / MT-MM E & Equ iva l en cy On ly

Music Education and Music Therapy (MEMT) has available scholarship funds for graduate music therapy equivalency or Master’s students preparing for a career in music therapy. Alumni and friends of MEMT endow general scholarship funds.

Scholarships are based primarily on academic and experiential merit with concern for financial need. Some applicants may be considered if there are special circumstances that may have adversely affected their GPA. Such students should submit additional documentation from individuals who can verify the special circumstances.

The following students are eligible to compete for these scholarships:

°Newly admitted full time graduate music therapy students (MT-MME or MT-MME & EQ)

Graduate students may apply for a scholarship upon submission of the graduate application and all supporting admission materials to Music Education and Music Therapy. Applicants for this scholarship will only be considered upon full acceptance into the Music Therapy program.

Awards are made for the full academic year. Usually half of the award will be deducted from the fall semester fees and half from the spring semester fees. The Music Therapy Scholarship Committee determines all awards.

Scholarship application deadline is April 1 prior to the fall for which you plan to attend.

Submit to:

Dr. Cynthia ColwellMEMT-University of Kansas

Murphy Hall1530 Naismith Dr., Rm. 448

Lawrence, Kansas 66045-3103

or

Electronically to:ccolwell@ku.edu

Applicants are sought from all qualified individuals regardless of race, age, religion, color, disability, veteran status, national origin, or ancestry.

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Music Therapy Entrance Scholarship ApplicationMT-MM E / MT-MM E & Equ iva l en cy On ly

Type your application.Please be concise in your responses.

Name (F, MI, L)      DOB       KUID (7 digit)       Applied Area (Instr/Voice)       Minor (if applicable)       Permanent Home Address: (Street)       (City)       (State)       (Zip)       (Phone)       (E-mail)       Current School Address: (Street)       (City)       (State)       (Zip)       (Phone)       (E-mail)       Send Letter to:(check one)       Permanent Home Address       Current School Address Citizen:       U.S.       International (If so, what country)       M       F      Major:

MT-MME or MT-MME & EQ

Check the terms you will be enrolled as a full-time student?Fall, _______ (indicate year) Spring,_______ (indicate year)

Have you filed a FAFSA statement with the KU Financial Aid Office? Yes NoMinority (check one): Yes No

List outside activities and volunteer experiences directly related to your career in music education and/or music therapy:     

Relate experiences or activities not previously described, which demonstrate your leadership abilities:     

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Describe the setting and role you expect to be in when you complete your program:     

Discuss any personal or financial circumstances, which you consider relevant to your application:     

List awards of recognition you have received:     

Attach a resume, which includes a list of your employment experiences, including places of employment and job responsibilities.

I understand that official transcripts will be used to review academic work and to determine academic eligibility. Note: If you are applying to the graduate program of Music Therapy and are selected to receive a scholarship, your award is contingent upon full acceptance to a Music Therapy program within the School of Music graduate division and full time enrollment by the initial fall semester.

I hereby certify that the statements herein are true to the best of my knowledge and any awards received through the Music Therapy Entrance Scholarship Program will be used solely for expenses related to continued full-time enrollment in Music Therapy at the University of Kansas.

Signature Date

RETURN THIS APPLICATION AND A CURRENT RESUME BY APRIL 1st to: ccolwell@ku.edu or

Dr. Cynthia ColwellMEMT-University of Kansas

Murphy Hall1530 Naismith Dr., Rm. 448

Lawrence, Kansas 66045-3103

THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION INSTITUTION3