| 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.
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| 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 |