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Fountain Undergraduate Performing Arts Scholarships (Music)

APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR INCOMING MUSIC STUDENTS

To be eligible for HÂþ»­ entrance scholarships, your academic application to the university must be complete by February 15. This includes provision of high school transcripts and all other requirements. Please apply for General Entrance Scholarships by February 15. See the Registrar's web site for more information about admission requirements.

To be considered for a renewable Fountain scholarship in Music:

  1. Submit your online application to HÂþ»­ University by February 15.
  2. Students auditioning direct from high school for the BMus and other Music major undergraduate programs (BA in Music, BA Combined Honours) will be automatically considered for Fountain Performing Arts Undergraduate Scholarships, provided their university applications are complete by the HÂþ»­ University scholarship deadline (February 15) and their audition takes place no later than the final scholarship audition date (see deadlines).
  3. Eligible students must have a high school grade minimum 87% admission average [an admission average is calculated based upon the five required courses for the program to which the student has applied] OR a minimum 29 predicted/anticipated IB Diploma points.Ìý The scholarship will be renewed if the recipient carries a course load of 24 credit hours over two academic terms per year and maintains an annual GPA of 3.3 after year one, 3.5 after year two, and 3.7 after year three of their studies.Ìý
  4. Admission for all Music programs is based on the performance audition combined with theory and skills testing. In the 3rd year of the BMus, students may pursue a concentration in Performance, Composition, Musicology, or Popular Musics. Scholarships are based on the performance audition and, in the case of exceptional students interested in pursuing the Composition or Musicology option, a portfolio of substantial original works (score and recording) or substantial writing samples, which must be received by February 15.ÌýPlease note that this additional material is for scholarship purposes only and does not affect admission to a Music program.