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Scholarships

Department of Music

 

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Scholarships are available to talented students who can make significant contributions to the musical arts at Millsaps College. Call the Department of Music office at 601-974-1422 for additional information, or contact the Millsaps Office of Admissions at 601-974-1050 to schedule an appointment. You may call toll-free at 1-800-352-1050.

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AUDITION APPLICATION

Fine Arts Audition Information and Application

  • Vocalists should prepare three (3) songs of contrasting styles from memory. Art songs are recommended. If possible, present at least one song in a language other than English. An accompanist will be provided. Please send sheet music to the department prior to audition.
  • Pianists/organists should prepare three (3) pieces of contrasting styles from memory. It is recommended to have at least one Baroque and one 20th century piece represented.
  • Orchestral instrumentalists including guitarists are recommended to have a movement from a concerto, an etude, and another piece of their choice. Contrasting pieces from different periods are preferred. An accompanist will be provided upon request.

Music Artistic Merit Scholarships - up to $20,000 renewable* 

This audition based scholarship recognizes students who excel in the music field, through voice, piano, organ, or another instrument and have high potential for making a significant contribution to music at Millsaps. Minimum requirements for continuing the scholarship are 1) participation each semester in Singers or other major performance ensemble and 2) a major in music, or a minor in music, or a concentration in music performance. An on campus audition is required of all applicants. Interested students are strongly encouraged to apply for admissions by the Early Action Deadline of December 1.

Jonathan Sweat Music Scholarships - $2,000 to $4,000 renewable* 

These scholarships are for students who commit to a major in music. Named for emeritus professor Dr. Jonathan Sweat, these scholarships recognize students who demonstrate extraordinary potential to excel in music performance. Renewal is contingent upon a successful student record of quality performance at Millsaps College. Requires auditions on Fine Arts Audition days. 

Music Ensemble Scholarships - $500 to $3,000 renewable* 

This scholarship is for students who would like to participate in music while at Millsaps, but do not necessarily plan on majoring in music. An on campus audition is required of all applicants. Interested students are encouraged to apply for admissions by the Early Action Deadline of December 1. Renewal is contingent upon continual membership in Singers or other major performance ensemble. Candidates should visit the Fine Arts Audition page to obtain specific requirements for the audition. 

Sweat Summer Studies Scholarships 

These scholarships (up to $2,000) allow selected students to pursue music performance during the summer at internationally/nationally recognized camps and institutes. Students are selected by audition in January. Priority goes to sophomores and juniors. 

Sweat Fellows

These Sweat Fellow Programs aard an annual $2,000 stipend to upper class majors who are performance concentrators. The purpose is to create more practice time for upper class performance majors by releasing them from college jobs, work studies, or part time work in the community. 

 

For more information on scholarships and financial aid, visit the Office of Financial Aid.