School of Fine Arts
Scholarships, Grants and Loans: School of Fine Arts
The awards listed here are available to students engaged in fine arts activities. Application for these scholarships and grants should be addressed to the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa 50311. Fine arts students also may be eligible for the scholarships, loans and other financial aid listed in the financial aid section of this catalog.
SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS HONOR SCHOLARSHIPS. A limited number of scholarships are available in the School of Fine Arts for students who have displayed unusual proficiency in the fields of art and design, music or theatre arts. A First Year applicant for this scholarship must be in the upper one-third of the graduating class.
SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS BAND, ORCHESTRA AND CHORAL GRANTS. Drake University, through its School of Fine Arts, awards a limited number of band, orchestra and choral grants to persons evidencing unusual talent in these fields.
THE DR. ALLAN LEHL SCHOLARSHIP FUND provides scholarships to students majoring in music with an emphasis in church music, voice, choral music or organ. Recipients are selected near the end of their first year, and the scholarship is continued through the recipient’s senior year if the individual maintains an adequate academic record as a music major. Preference is given to students who show an interest in participating in the church music program at First Christian Church.
THE CENTRAL IOWA BAND ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP, established by the association, is awarded to a band instrument major. The amount is variable.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CAMPUS ORGANIZATION SCHOLARSHIP. This $100 scholarship is for a fine arts student who is a member of the First Church of Christ Scientist of Boston, Massachusetts, or a branch church. If there are no worthy applicants in the fine arts area, the scholarship becomes available to a Christian Science student attending any of the other colleges or schools of the University. The award is made by the president of the University and the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
THE EDITH M. BUNDY FISK MUSIC MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND, established by Walter Fisk, provides scholarship funds to talented music students in need of financial assistance. The dean of the College of Arts and Sciences selects the recipients, and the stipends vary depending upon endowment income.
THE JAMES J. FIDERLICK MEMORIAL AWARD is an outside scholarship presented annually by the Drake Alumni Theatre Association to honor the memory of Professor Fiderlick, founder of the Drake University Theatre. This scholarship, initiated in 1986, is given to theatre arts juniors or seniors who have demonstrated merit in their work. The award is made each spring.
THE EDWIN B. GARRIGUES FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP is awarded annually to a music major, based on talent and need. The amount is variable.
THE GODWIN MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT FUND, established by Iris Godwin in memory of John Godwin, provides scholarships for music students who are outstanding students and superior performers.
THE DANIEL B. GOLDBERG THEATRE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP was established in 2000 by Dorothy H. Goldberg in memory of her son, Daniel B. Goldberg, a Drake theatre graduate. This renewable scholarship is awarded to a current theatre arts student based on talent, contributions to the department and financial need. The stipend varies depending on endowment income.
THE DOUGLAS WEBB RIDDLE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND was established by the Douglas Webb Riddle Foundation Inc. to ensure that excellent high school band students are able to obtain an education in the School of Fine Arts at Drake. Preference for the scholarships is given on the basis of talent and the need for appropriate balance within the band program. Recipients are selected by the director of bands and the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
THE ELIZABETH MILLER VETTER MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to deserving music students, determined by the University’s Office of Student Financial Planning. The stipend varies depending on endowment income up to the amount of tuition.
THE FRANCIS GRAMENZ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a junior or senior music major with a minimum grade-point average of 3.30 who shows exceptional talent in either the fields of music history or piano performance and who, through decency, kindness, thoughtfulness and generosity of human spirit contributes to the greater good of other music students.
THE HAROLD AND LORETTA (JUSTICE) NOLIN SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to juniors or seniors demonstrating special talent in theatre arts.
THE HAZEL BETTS LOONEY SCHOLARSHIP FUND is used to provide scholarships for deserving music students of good academic standing.
THE HAZEL S. HAGEDORN LOAN FUND provides loans to full-time students in the Department of Music. Loans are made to students with need. Repayment is deferred until graduation and/or withdrawal from the University.
THE HULSHIZER MUSIC EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP was established by Mrs. Emily Hulshizer in memory of Stan Hulshizer, former director of choral activities at Drake University. This scholarship is awarded to junior and/or senior music education majors who demonstrate outstanding musical and performing talents.
JUDITH SMITH MEMORIAL AWARD is given to a senior art and design student to assist the student in purchasing supplies necessary for continuation of their creative activities during their senior year. The award is granted annually.
THE MILDRED ALLISON HORAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND, established by the estate of Mildred Allison Horan, FA’14, provides scholarship assistance to vocal music majors who demonstrate outstanding musical talent and document financial need.
THE MILTON GLASER SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE STUDY OF GRAPHIC DESIGN. This award amount is variable and is based on merit. Two awards are granted annually to an entering first year student and a transfer student.
MONROE BAND SCHOLARSHIPS, established by the Monroe Company of Colfax, Iowa, are for band instrument majors in any stage of training. Talent and need are considered in making the awards.
MU PHI EPSILON SCHOLARSHIPS. The Des Moines alumnae chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon offers annual scholarship awards to selected students of Omega chapter. In addition, a loan fund is available for members of the sorority.
THE FRANK NOYES ANNUAL VIOLIN SCHOLARSHIP MEMORIAL FUND provides an annual award to an outstanding violinist in memory of Frank Noyes, former violin teacher and conductor of the Drake Symphony Orchestra.
THE PHI MU ALPHA FRANCIS J. PYLE SCHOLARSHIP, awarded to male music majors, was established by Alpha Beta chapter (Drake) of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. Musical talent, general academic ability and financial need are considered in awarding this scholarship.
PRESSER FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS IN MUSIC are granted to music students selected by the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and the president of the University. Students planning to become music teachers are given preference.
SIGMA ALPHA IOTA SCHOLARSHIP. The Des Moines Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota established the Kathleen Davison Scholarship, awarded annually to a full-time music major for use in paying tuition for the following school year.
WYONA FARGO SCOTT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS are offered to worthy students who are specializing in the fields of theatre arts/speech. The stipends vary depending upon endowment income.
JUDITH SMITH MEMORIAL AWARD
This award is given to a senior art history, graphic design or studio art student to assist in purchasing supplies necessary for continuation of their creative activities during their senior year. The award is granted annually.
YOUNG ARTISTS’ AUDITIONS AWARDS. Winners selected from five categories (strings, winds, voice, keyboard and groups of two or more) perform with the Drake Symphony Orchestra during one of its regular concerts.
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