Filene Undergraduate Music Scholarships

Filene Music Scholarships are awarded each year through a performance competition coordinated by Skidmore's Department of Music. Each Filene Scholarship carries with it a four-year award totaling $40,000.

At least four scholarships are awarded for each incoming class, with three of the awards being made solely on the basis of musical excellence, without regard to area of specialization. The fourth scholarship will be awarded to help meet the department's current ensemble needs.

The annual scholarship of $10,000 is awarded to competition winners without consideration of financial need, and it is credited in $5,000 installments to the recipient's account in the fall and spring semesters. U.S. citizens and permanent residents will receive additional assistance to meet financial need if it exceeds $6,000 in a given academic year. For more information on Skidmore grant assistance, contact the Office of Student Aid and Family Finance, 518-580-5750.

Scholarship awards are renewed each year if the student continues in good academic standing and receives the recommendation of the Department of Music. Filene Scholars are not required to major in music; they are expected, however, to continue to develop their skills through private instruction in the Music Department each semester and to participate in department ensembles each semester as determined by the department chair.

2007-2008 Filene Competition Brochure PDF