Music Scholarships at South Dakota Mines
The music program offers a number of
scholarships specifically for undergraduate students who is participating in
music ensembles during their time here at South Dakota Mines. These
scholarships are designed to support your studies at South Dakota Mines and
reward excellence in both the ensemble playing and the community.
The number of scholarships and the amount
awarded is based on two factors:
1.The
monies available to be awarded, determined by the South Dakota Mines Foundation, which handles Music
Scholarship investments.
2.The
number and quality of the applicants, which varies from year to year.
View each scholarship listed below for more
information about application requirements and award details.
South Dakota Mines Music Scholars
Award
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This scholarship attempts to identify and reward students who are
leaders in music ensembles on campus. It was established by Director of
Music, Dr. James D. Feiszli, using funds generated from donations at the
annual Holiday Choral concerts.
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Charles Hallstrom Memorial
Scholarship
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The Charles Hallstrom Memorial Scholarship award was established in
2013 in honor of Charles, or Chuck, who tragically lost his life in 1970
while fighting in Vietnam. Hallstrom was a South Dakota Mines student who
actively participated in the Singing Engineers, the top vocal group on campus
at that time.
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Larry Huisenga Music Scholarship
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Used to further Music Activities at South Dakota Mines, the Larry
Huisenga Vocal Music Fund was established by Tamera J. Nelson (MetE86) in
honor of her father, who was a lifelong singer. It may be used as a
scholarship award in any year at the discretion of the Director of
Music.
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Eileen Heilman Scholarship
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Margret MacIntosh Music Scholarship
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This scholarship was established by Dan (ChE' 77) and Nancy Carlson in
honor of Dan's aunt Margret. It is to be awarded to a student who is active
in the university music program.
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Ronald F. & Eunice A. Miller
Memorial Scholarship
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Awarded to a student of good academic standing who is involved in a
vocal ensemble and comes from South Dakota, the Miller Memorial Scholarship
was established by Kenneth Miller (EE75) in memory of his parents.
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Karen Whitehead Scholarship
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The Karen Whitehead Music Scholarship fund was established in honor of
former Provost Dr. Karen Whitehead to assist students who share her love of
music. The Whitehead Scholarship is awarded to any student involved in the
music program upon recommendation from the music director.
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Music Supporters in Concert
Scholarship
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Arjun Ayyangar Music Scholarship
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Established by Narasimhan (Vijay) Ayyangar (M.S.ChE89), this
scholarship honors his son Arjun Ayyangar, an accomplished
multi-instrumentalist, and his musical ability. Award recipients may not
receive this award twice. They may, however, audition again for a different
award.
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String Theory Scholarship
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Charles Snyder & Lucille Reilly
Music Scholarship
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Requirements and Criteria
Music scholarships are awarded each year based on competitive auditions
to students who:
1) are in at least their second full-time semester at South Dakota Mines
2) are registered in a degree-granting program
3) have been involved in a music ensemble at South Dakota Mines
4) have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0/2.5
Award winners may audition again during their award year for the following
academic year. Instrumental award winners are expected to enroll in University
Orchestra, University Band, Wind Ensemble and/or Jazz Band for the
academic year and perform a leadership role in one of those ensembles. Vocal
award winners are expected to enroll in University Choir, Concert Choir and/or Singing Engineers, assuming a leadership role in one of those ensembles. Keyboard
award winners choose to audition for either band or choral awards at the time
of application. Keyboard award winners will thus be expected to be
involved in the ensemble(s) of that category at the discretion of the
appropriate Director.
Before you apply, read these Thoughts about Music Scholarships at South
Dakota Mines.