Norman Marshall Villeneuve Drum / Percussion Scholarship

Established in 2016, the Norman Marshall Villeneuve Drum / Percussion Scholarship is intended to encourage and reward students who are enrolled in the Bachelor of Fine Arts - Specialization Jazz Studies program at Concordia University, who have a passion and love for jazz.

Born and raised in Montreal, Norman Marshall Villeneuve is an award winning veteran bebop drumming legend in Canadian jazz history, whose outstanding career as a successful and iconic jazz master, band leader, and recording artist spans six decades.

Candidates for this award are recommended to the Undergraduate Scholarships and Awards Committee by the Department of Music each year.

Eligibility

• Entrance scholarships are available to full-time students entering university studies for the first time, based on completion of CEGEP, Canadian High School or College, or equivalent
• Candidates must be admitted to a Bachelor's program
• These awards are not available to students Visiting students, Independent students or students admitted to Certificate programs

Selection

Entrance Scholarship decisions and offers are made by the Faculties during admission processing throughout the spring into the summer, until all available awards have been filled.

• Selection for most scholarships are automatic and based on academic ranking
• Faculties and Schools select candidates and provide their recommendations to the Financial Aid and Awards Office
• Only selected candidates are notified. Selection begins in Spring and continues into the Summer
• For Faculty of Fine Arts programs requiring submission of a portfolio for admission, selection is based on the portfolio and not grades achieved before admission,

How scholarships are paid

Scholarships are disbursed to students' University accounts following verification of registration after the registration/course drop period ends. Most of these awards are payable in two equal installments over the Fall and Winter terms.