Fredric & Janice Youra Piano Performance Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to UWO students who meet the following criteria:

  • Enrollment Status: Full-time undergraduate
  • Declared Major: Music with piano as their primary applied instrument.
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Must achieve at least sophomore standing by the payment semester
  • Previous recipients are eligible to apply. However, students may only receive the award three times.

Selection is based primarily on piano performance, potential, and ability. Academic achievement, the applicant’s desire to pursue a music degree, career goals, and piano training and performance experience are of secondary consideration. Preference will be given to bachelor of music in performance majors. In any given year, if two or more applicants meet the award requirements, financial need, based on an essay, may be considered.

Award Payment: Fall 2026. If the recipient is not enrolled in the required number of credits for the indicated semester, the award payment will be forfeited.

Donor
Fredric & Janice Youra
Award
$1,150
Categories
Music, Music - Piano, School of Media, Arts, & Communication, Undergraduate Award
Deadline
12/15/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. What is your primary instrument?
  2. Please submit a statement describing your desire to pursue a music degree, your career goals, and your piano training and performance experience.
  3. Applicant must schedule a jury performance with the music program to be considered for this award. Please confirm you have or will schedule a jury performance.