Music Scholarships


Richard W. Stroede Scholarship, $2,000

Application

Available for incoming full-time students interested in participating in Music Programs at DC. Scholarship recipients are selected through on-site auditions prior to the student’s first fall enrollment. Winners must enroll for a minimum of one credit hour per semester in music ensembles and maintain a 2.0 GPA. The recipient must also take one credit hour of an applied lesson per semester. $2,000 annually (half per semester), renewable.

R. W. Stroede Audition Requirements (vocal and instrumental)

One prepared solo is required. Scales, sight reading, and/or pitch matching exercises may also be requested. To set up an audition, please email Cody Thomas at cthomas@defiance.edu.


Music Talent Scholarship, $1,500

Application

Available for incoming full-time students interested in participating in a music ensemble every semester at Defiance College. Auditions are not required. If you have prior experience performing in a high school large ensemble and have completed the Music Scholarship Application, you do not need a letter from your director. However, if you haven't participated in a large ensemble before, please provide a letter of recommendation from a private teacher or reach out to our music department office to schedule an interview. Winners must enroll for a minimum of one credit hour per semester in student music ensembles and maintain a 2.0 GPA. $1,500 annually (half per semester), renewable.