Diversity Scholar Grant

DESCRIPTION
Two $2000 grants to be awarded to a member of a traditionally underrepresented and minoritized population such as BIPOC, AAPI, and LGBTQIA+. Applicants can be pursuing one or more of the following: study or research, performance, lessons, workshops, or projects.

REQUIREMENTS
Required Materials Checklist:

1. Current resume
2. Statement of Mu Phi Epsilon participation
3. Most recent unofficial college transcript
4. Composers:
1. Score and high-quality recording of a recent composition. Submission via links to YouTube preferred (or other comparable sites, no Dropbox). Recordings in the Scholarship Application process must not be older than two years from the date of application.
5. Performers:
1. High-quality recording of a recent performance. Submission via links to YouTube preferred (other comparable sites, no Dropbox). Recordings in the Scholarship Application process must not be older than two years from the date of application.
2. List of the recorded repertoire with the following information:
1. Exact titles, opus numbers
2. Composers' names
3. Timings
3. Recent programs and/or reviews
6. Theorists, Historians, and Educators:
1. One recent paper or publication
7. A detailed budget
8. Statement of financial need
9. Two current letters of recommendation
10. $25 Application Fee

Please note that there will be no return of application fee for incomplete and disqualified applications.

NUMBER OF AWARDS
2

AWARD AMOUNT
$2,000

TOTAL AMOUNT AWARDED
$2,000

APPLICATION DEADLINE
March 1

APPLICATION LINK

Questions? For general inquiries about Mu Phi Epsilon grants and scholarships, please contact [email protected]. For questions about this particular award, please contact the appropriate scholarship chair. All applicants must be dues-paying members in good standing. If you cannot log in to access the application, please contact [email protected].