Alumni Drumline Scholarship Application

Applicants for the Marching Illini Drumline Scholarship will be asked to support their application with information relevant to the following criterion:

a. The recipient(s) must be in the percussion section of the Marching Illini.
b. The recipient(s) must have a minimum of two previous seasons' experience in the percussion section of the Marching Illini.
c. The recipient(s) must have demonstrated strong leadership and initiative for the Marching Illini Drumline.
d. The recipient(s) must have demonstrated academic merit.
e. The recipient(s) financial need may be considered.

On-Line Application Deadline: Noon, September 17, 2011.

Basic Rules: A student can only receive the scholarship once. The selection committee is formed at the discretion of the Director of Bands.  It will usually consist of the conductor of Marching Illini, an alumni drumline member, the current drumline graduate teaching assistant, and another band faculty member.  

Amount: The scholarship amount will depend on the amount of donations and the return on investment of the UI Foundation Endowment Fund. Recently, it has generally centered around $500.

The funding for this account has been provided by UI Band Alumni and is a demonstration of the important bonds of the UI Band through generations.  

Name: *

Street Address: *

City, State, Zip: *

Phone Number: *

Email Address: *

Current Major: *

Cumulative GPA: *

FAFSA: * - Select -YesNo

Would you like us to include a review of your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) information from the Office of Student Financial Aid? (Necessary only if financial need is to be considered)

How many seasons in the Illini Drumline?: * - Select -2345

Your Percussive Résumé: *

Describe your leadership, commitment, and initiative relative to the drumline:: *

What are the benefits of participation in the Illini Drumline?: *

Any other information that will better your application::

I certify that all information submitted on this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that all information will be made available to the Scholarship selection committee.: *

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