College Scholarship
The Michigan School Vocal Music Association is proud to offer one, $10,000 scholarship to an outstanding high school choral student who is pursuing a degree in choral music education. The scholarship is paid in increments of $1,250 per semester for the duration of a 4-year college degree. To be eligible, the following requirements must be met or maintained:
- Applicant must graduate from a High School member school of MSVMA
- Applicant must attend one of the following collegiate music programs for choral music education:
Adrian College
Albion College
Alma College
Andrew's University
Aquinas College
Central Michigan University
Cornerstone University
Eastern Michigan University
Grand Valley State University
Hope College
Michigan State University
Northern Michigan University
Oakland University
Saginaw Valley State University
Spring Arbor University
University of Michigan
Wayne State University
Western Michigan University
- Scholarship recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA and remain in good standing in their respective degree program as a full-time student.
The application for the 2027-2028 academic school year will open April 15, 2027 and close May 15, 2027. The recipient will be contacted by mid-May and will be announced publicly at the Summer Membership Event.
NOTE: Students must be accepted to a collegiate music program before applying.
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2026 Choral Music Education College Scholarship Recipient
| MSVMA is pleased to announce the selection of Taylor Schleh as its 2026 Choral Music Education Scholarship recipient! Taylor is enrolled at Western Michigan University and will receive a $10,000 scholarship over the course of her degree. She graduated from Reeths-Puffer High School where Joshua Danielson was her choir director. Singing since fifth grade, she participated in the Treble Makers, RPHS Vocal Fusion, and Madrigals; she participated in numerous Solo & Ensemble festivals and MSVMA events. When asked why she chose to major in choral music education, Taylor responded: "The simplest answer might be that I love music. But, for me, it goes much deeper than that...when I joined choir, I felt like I could finally be someone instead of just existing without direction. Through the different ensembles I have been a part of, I found people like me, people I could grow with and truly connect to. I want to make a difference by creating spaces where people feel seen, valued, and connected through music." We are incredibly proud of Taylor and look forward to all she will accomplish in the future! |
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