Destination: Music

The Cindy Stone Denney Scholarship will be awarded annually by a scholarship committee within the School of Visual and Performing Arts. The recipients of this scholarship will meet the following preferences:

• Be a junior, senior, or graduate student;
• Be a students studying in the performing arts;
• Have a 3.0 GPA; and
• Demonstrate financial need.

Awarded to a UWG minority student majoring in music who demonstrates academic achievement and financial need.

Awards outstanding students majoring in music.

Awarded to a music major with financial need.

Awarded annually to exceptional music students pursuing a degree with the UWG Music Program.

Supports one UWG student for fall and spring semesters. The recipient must meet the following criteria: 

• Have an overall GPA of 2.0 and a 3.0 in music courses
• Be a junior or above
• Qualify for financial aid
• Participate in a minimum of at least one ensemble.

Recipient selection will be based on audition requirements of Music for music majors.

• The award will be revoked for the following reasons: 
• Change of major
• Failure to maintain GPA
• No longer enrolled.

Awarded to a full-time undergraduate student who is majoring in music and demonstrates talent in area of focus.

Awarded to a music major at UWG.

Awarded to a music major at UWG.

Awarded to a music major based on talent and desire to pursue the study of music.

Awarded to a full-time undergraduate majoring in music who has a GPA of 3.0 or higher and financial need. Chosen by the music faculty.

Awarded to a student majoring in music with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Awarded to a student majoring in music with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Awarded to an undergraduate student majoring music, art, or theatre who exhibits merit by the music and fine arts faculty.

Awarded to a sophomore, junior, or senior majoring in music/performance who is a resident of Carroll, Polk, or Troup counties. If none found in these counties, a resident of Georgia is allowed.

Awarded to a performance major who demonstrates artistic excellence/potential as instrumentalist or vocalist. Candidates must audition with the School of Visual and Performing Arts and with Charles Wadsworth or his designee, who will make the final decision.

Awarded at the discretion of the Music Scholarship Committee based on the student's talent and performance ability as a vocalist or instrumentalist. 

Awarded to students participating in assigned bands or choirs in the fall and spring semesters.

Awarded to an undergraduate in music in performance with a preference for residents of Carroll County.

Awarded to a first-year student, graduate or undergraduate level, who exhibits potential for excellence in piano during the audition/interview process, is majoring in music in piano performance with emphasis in pedagogy or master of music, and will actively participate in music events and enroll in ensembles.

Awarded to an incoming or first-year student, graduate or undergraduate, who exhibits potential for excellence in piano. Eligible candidate must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance with emphasis in pedagogy degree, or in Master of Music in Piano Performance degree and in all available specialty piano courses; actively participate in piano events such as competitions; and enroll in ensembles as required by degree program. May be renewed by maintaining A or upper B in piano courses.

Split among multiple students, this scholarship awards a full-time undergraduate majoring in music/principal instrument piano. Eligible candidates mus have a GPA of 2.0 or higher, meet UWG academic standards through the duration of the scholarship, and demonstrate superior performance skills in an audition.

Awarded to bachelor of music majors in performance with an emphasis on piano pedagogy.

Awarded to a music major with Voice as the principal applied instrument.

Awarded to an undergraduate majoring in music who has a secure singing range, strong leadership, sightsinging skills, a positive spirit, a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Those eligible must pass an audition and by available for rehearsals and church services.

Awarded annually to students enrolled in the UWG choral ensemble regardless of degree program or major.

Awarded annually to a student who is enrolled in the Opera Workshop program and demonstrates financial need.

Awarded by a scholarship committee within the Music program to deserving students. Preference is given to those participating in choral ensemble.

Awarded to a music major with voice as the applied principal instrument and enrolled in Opera Workshop

Awarded to marching band students based on program needs.

Awarded to students in the UWG Marching Band or Basketball Pep Band.

Awarded to a member of the UWG Marching Band who graduated from Carrollton High School.

Provides support for one UWG Marching Band musician. 

Awarded to a student participating in bands for fall and spring semesters.

Provides support for students specifically studying jazz music at UWG and awarded annually at the discretion of the UWG jazz music professor.

Covers tuition for the MUSC 4865 course, as well as a stipend for living expenses.  As part of the MUSC 4865 course, students will be required to complete an internship arranged by the music program at an external business organization. 

Awarded to a student pursuing a Master of Music degree with a Major in Music Education.

The scholarship will provide support for students majoring in Music Education. Scholarships will be awarded to students who are members of UWG Bands, have interest in continuing in the UWG Bands Program or participation in bands after high school. Preference will be give to students who:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Have been eligible or are eligible for Hope and Zell Miller.
• Demonstrate community and campus involvement through activities such as working or volunteering in addition to upholding band commitments in high school, an individual with a variety of passions and talents, and those who have the ability and interests to succeed.