Bev Sellers Memorial Scholarships

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Application Process
Application Procedures
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The Young Singers Foundation recently awarded scholarships, totaling $30,000, to fifteen recipients of the Bev Sellers Memorial Scholarship for the 2009-2010 academic year. They were each awarded a $2,000 scholarship.

The Young Singers Foundation, the official charity of Sweet Adelines International, is committed to enriching the lives of young people by supporting the educational and performance opportunities in vocal music. Please support the Young Singers Foundation with your tax deductible gift. You may contribute online by clicking here. or by mailing your contribution to Young Singers Foundation, PO Box 470168, Tulsa, OK 74137.

Download the Music Therapy Scholarships article from The Pitch Pipe magazine.

2009 recipients of the Bev Sellers Memorial Scholarships:

Sara Lloyd – University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL – Vocal Performance

Ian Ramirez – University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH – Vocal Performance

Krystina Andreoli – DePaul University, Chicago, IL – Vocal Performance

Chelsea Crane – Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA – Vocal Performance & Music Education

Kylie Steed – Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX – Music Education

David Smith – University of Houston, Houston, TX – Vocal Performance

Jushea Rose – Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA – Vocal Performance & Music Synthesis

Lilla Heinrich – The Juilliard School, N.Y.C., NY – Vocal Performance

Marie Marquis – Peabody Conservatory, Baltimore, MD – Vocal Performance

Maria Parker – University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA – Music Therapy

Nola Richardson – Peabody Conservatory, Baltimore, MD – Vocal Performance

Michaela Bushey – Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY – Vocal Performance & Music Education

Jessica Salley – Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City, OK – Vocal Performance

Claire Traynor – Wartburg College, Waverly, IA – Music Education & Music Therapy

Jayme Kunze – University of Connecticut, Storrs, Ct – Vocal Performance


Application Process
To be eligible for consideration for this scholarship, a student must:

Be entering sophomore year or above in an accredited institution (college or university).

Provide proof that he/she is enrolled full-time in an accredited institution.

Be pursuing a degree with a major or minor in vocal music (performance, education or music therapy).

Meet the overall minimum GPA requirements of the institution.

Maintain a 3.5 grade point average in vocal music classes.

Scholarship applications must be postmarked by February 15 each year.

Application Procedures:
To print an application packet, click the link below:

Scholarship Application

You may also request an application form by calling 800.992.7464 or 918.662.1444, through e-mail (please be sure to include your name, address, and zip code), or by writing:

Young Singers Foundation
PO Box 470168
Tulsa, OK 74147-0168

Completed application form and all supplemental materials must be postmarked by February 15.

All supplemental materials must be single-sided copy on 8.5" x 11" paper, and collated in sets. Transcripts are an exception Original, plus seven copies (total of eight) of all materials, must be submitted.

The following materials must accompany the application form:

a. Three (3) letters of recommendation; two to be from educators who are familiar with the applicant’s musical ability.

b. Official transcript from last school attended.

c. List of extra-curricular and civic activities.

Applications will be disqualified if all materials are not attached and received in one package.

Announcement of scholarship winners will be made by voice mail and on this website approximately ten to twelve (10-12) weeks after the deadline date. The phone number to call is 800.992.7464. Successful recipients will be required to submit a photo by June 1, to be used in publications.

Payment procedures on behalf of scholarship winners will be made by the Foundation in the following manner:

All payments will be used to pay tuition, books and academic fees only, upon verification from the university/college and receipt of an invoice for same from the institution for the first term or semester.

An equal amount will be held in reserve for the second term or semester and shall be paid on submission of evidence of good standing and intention to remain in said institution.

All payments will be made by check payable to the institution.

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