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CHRIS COLEMAN BRASS & WOODWIND SCHOLARSHIP

The Chris Coleman Scholarship is an award presented to either a brass & woodwind applicant at McNally Smith College who:

   1. best demonstrates his or her ambition to pursue a career in music
   2. exhibits strong abilities as a player
   3. has maintained a good academic record
   4. demonstrates financial need.

AwardsThe scholarship is an award of $1000 per semester for full-time attendance for the academic year ($2000 total). Second semester renewal is automatic as long as the student achieves a grade point average of 3.0 for first semester's work and enrolls full-time during the academic year awarded.
Eligible ApplicantsAny brass & woodwind student who will be attending the 2008-2009 school year at McNally Smith College.
Eligible CriteriaScholarship applicants must submit a McNally Smith College of Music scholarship application (available for download), official high school/college transcripts, an audition for admissions, and two letters of reference and/or faculty recommendations.
DeadlineApplications must be postmarked no later than March 1, 2008.
AcceptanceApplicants must be a current McNally Smith College brass and woodwinds student, or have applied for admission by March 1, 2008.

Scholarship recipients may be expected to represent McNally Smith College in promoting music education at public and/or school-related events, as well as be a role model for other students.


About Chris Coleman:
Chris Coleman has been a longtime civic leader and an outspoken advocate for the arts and arts education in St Paul. A member of the St Paul City Council from 1997 - 2003, he is the current Mayor of St. Paul. Chris was instrumental in bringing McNally Smith College to the city. Chris served on the board of directors for McNally Smith College in 2004.


Download the scholarship application here.


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