SCHOLARSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS
Undergraduate Scholarships
The Department of Music has several undergraduate scholarships which are given
out on the basis of academic merit (as evidenced by a student's GPA). Eligibility
criteria for these fellowships include upper division standing (junior or senior),
completion of two semesters in the Music Department, minimum GPA of 3.0, and
participation in departmental affairs. Preference will be given to students
with financial need, but all eligible students should apply. Undergraduate scholarship
applications will be available in early September from the Student Affairs Officer.
Awards are announed in October for the Fall and Spring Semesters.
Graduate Fellowships
The Music Department provides a minimum of five years of support to students
who enter on the M.A. level and a minimum of four years to those who enter on
the Ph.D. level. Students are awarded either a University or a Department fellowship
in their first year. Support in subsequent years is in the form of a combination
of fellowships and appointments as Graduate Student Instructors. Currently,
the stipend level for students is $18,000 plus tuition and fees, including health
insurance. In addition, students apply for Graduate Division and extramural
fellowships during their tenure as a graduate student. Consult the Fellowship
Chart for further information.
Traveling Hertz Fellowships
Alfred Hertz Memorial Traveling Scholarships
are intended for persons who have unusual talent in music and who show a bona
fide intention to devote their lives to music. It was the donor's intention
to enable recipients of these scholarships to study away from Berkeley either
in the United States or elsewhere. Anyone who has been affiliated with the University
of California, Berkeley may apply.
The George Ladd Prix de Paris
The George Ladd Prix de Paris is awarded to a distinguished graduate student
composer in the Music Department. The award supports one year of study in Paris,
France. To be considered for the award, students must have completed the M.A.
degree and usually will have passed the Qualifying Exams. Awards are made on
the basis of faculty nomination. The stipend level is determined by student
need
Updated 2/26/2008