Friends of Music
Black Hills State University
Awarded to a student pursuing a degree in Music. Preference will be given to student actively involved in one or more of the following groups: Concert Choir, Concert Band, Black Hills Singers, Black Hills Gold, Jazz Band, Dakota Chamber Orchestra, or Pep Band. Auditions are held February. New freshman applicants must preform live auditions or send in audition tape to the music Department, and must be in the top 40% of their graduating class. The recipient will be required to maintain a 2.50 GPA.
BHSU SCHOLARSHIPS OF DISTINCTION BHSU’s Scholarships of Distinction program awards merit scholarships of up to $4,000 per year to qualifying new first-time undergraduate students, while funds are available.
Awards Based On: Unweighted High School GPA and ACT/SAT Composite Scores or a Test Optional pathway.
Requirements:
- Apply for admission to BHSU prior to February 1st.
- First-time undergraduate students only (no prior attendance at any college or university, after high school graduation).
- Seeking a degree from BHSU (Non-degree seeking are not eligible).