Allen K. Butcher Music Education Scholarship

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

  • Admit Term: Summer 2026 or Fall 2026
  • Admit Type: Incoming Freshman
  • Enrollment Status: Full-time upon enrollment
  • Intended Major: Music Education with an instrumental emphasis; Primary instrument must be wind or percussion
  • Minimum 3.0 high school GPA

Selection is based primarily on outstanding academic and musical achievement and potential for growth, as demonstrated through a scholarship audition. The applicant’s desire to pursue a career in music education and their career goals are of secondary consideration.

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
Betty Butcher
Award
$1,000
Categories
Incoming Freshman Award, Music, School of Media, Arts, & Communication
Deadline
03/01/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. What is your primary instrument?
  2. Do you intend to pursue a Music Education major with an instrumental emphasis?
  3. Please submit a statement describing your career goals and why you are pursuing a career in music education.