MI SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Describe the professional goals you would like to achieve in two to four years. If you are enrolling in a particular program, tell us why you have chosen this course of study, please tell us how will help you meet your goals. Also, please tell us why you chose Musicians Institute for your education and training. (150 words or less)

Please describe your particular circumstances regarding financial need and the impact the scholarship will have upon your situation. Applicants should disc whether or not they intend to work while attending Musicians Institute. Please highlight and outline your current and previous work experiences and discuss how you have saved or prepared for the cost of college, how you blend family with work and school, your individual family living situation, and other ways in which your work experience influence your need. For example, do you work full-time or part-time outside of school, do you have a family to support do you have extraordinary expenses, etc.? (100 to 300 words)

Please describe your personal and/or professional accomplishments of which you are most proud. This is particularly important for some of the scholarships we award. This can be, but isn’t limited to, organizations/activities outside of school in which you have participated, leadership positions you have held in organizations, academic and other awards received, etc. (100 to 200 words)

1. One-Page Essay:

• Explaining why you should be considered for the MI Development Scholarship.
• You may include your musical background, aspirations, financial situation, or any other factors that you consider relevant.

2. Copy of Official Transcript:

• A copy of your official high school or college transcript.
• A minimum of 24 semester units or 36 quarter credits is required for college transcripts.

3. Copy of Tax Return:

• A copy of your tax return or other income verification for the previous year.
• If 24 years of age or younger, a copy of parents’ tax return is also required.

1. One-Page Essay:

• Explaining why you should be considered for the MI Hardship Scholarship.
• Include your goals, financial situation (including the amount of tuition credit requested), and any other factors you consider relevant.

1. Audio Recording:

• Containing the 2-3 songs that you submitted with your original application to the program, plus a minimum of two or maximum of five more
• Accepted formats: wav, mp3, aac

2. Credit List PDF:

• Detailed credit list for any songs performed or submitted with your application.
• Include information that lists who performed each instrument, who engineered, and who produced.

3. Lyric Sheet PDF:

• If you are the author of any lyrics performed or submitted with this application.
• Include a lyric sheet for each song.

4. One-Page Essay PDF:

• Describing your short and long-term career objectives.
• Include specific information about how you plan to meet your objectives.

1. One-Page Essay:

• Describing yourself and why you should be considered for this scholarship.
• You may include your musical background, aspirations or any other factors that you consider relevant.

2. YouTube URL:

• Must contain 3 performances: 2 songs in 2 different styles in an ensemble setting (i.e. accompanied by at least one other live musician) and 1 solo piece.

1. One-Page Essay:

• Describing yourself and why you should be considered for this scholarship.
• You may include your musical background, aspirations or any other factors that you consider relevant.

2. YouTube URL:

• Must contain 3 performances: 2 songs in 2 different styles in an ensemble setting (i.e. accompanied by at least one other live musician) and 1 solo piece.

1. One-Page Essay:

• Describing yourself and why you should be considered for this scholarship.
• You may include your musical background, aspirations or any other factors that you consider relevant.

2. YouTube Video URL Which must contain

• 3 performances: 2 songs in 2 different styles in an ensemble setting (i.e. accompanied by at least one other live musician) and 1 solo piece.

Explain why you should be considered for the scholarship. Include your name, your career goals, business ideas/plans, and any other factors you consider relevant. Maximum length is 3 minutes, spoken voice only- no performance footage is accepted. Videos that exceed 3 minutes will not be considered.