Bev Sellers Memorial Scholarships

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Scholarship Recipients
Application Process
Application Procedures
Scholarship Application Form

The Young Singers Foundation provides scholarships annually of at least $2,000 each to help further the vocal music education of a full-time student who is enrolled in an accredited learning institution.

The award is given in honor of Bev Seller’s contribution to music education and four-part a cappella music.

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

2007 recipients of the Bev Sellers Memorial Scholarships:

Katharine Dain - Mannes College the New School for Music, New York, NY - Major - Vocal Performance

Stephanie Dooley - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA - Major - Music Education

Jean Duong - National Taiwan Normal University in Taipe - Major - Vocal Performance

Eliana Kissner - Hunter College - City University of New York, New York - Major - Vocal Performance

Megan Lyne - Major - Vocal Performance

Pamela Schultz - South Dakota State University Brookings, SD - Major - Music Education

Diana Thompson -The University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC - Major - Vocal Performance

Taylor Turner - John Brown University Siloam Springs, AR - Major - Vocal Performance

Krista Wilhelmsen - University of South Carolina Columbus, SC - Major - 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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