Departmental Scholarships
Scholarships up to $5,000 per year are available for incoming admitted students in specific academic and extracurricular programs. Explore the current opportunities below to learn more. These scholarships are granted in addition to any other aid received as part of the financial aid package. Each opportunity has a unique application process including an interview/audition with a faculty member as a part of Scholarship Weekend. Scholarship selection is influenced by financial need. Click on the heading below to reveal more information.
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Teacher Education
Declare a major in teacher education and earn up to an additional $5,000 in scholarship money each year.
Select students will receive the education scholarship in addition to your basic financial aid package which includes need- and merit-based awards.
Who can apply?
- Major in any of the following education disciplines:
Early/Primary, Elementary, Art, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, English, ESL, Health and Physical Education, History and Social Science, Mathematics, Music, Spanish
How do I apply?
- Fill out the online application form for the scholarship
- Eligible students will be interviewed by education faculty during scholarship weekend.
- Application materials must be completed by January 30th.
Preference will be given to applicants who have a high school GPA of 3.0 or above.
The scholarship is renewable for four years as long as you continue in the education program with a GPA of 2.7 or higher. Applicants who reflect the cultural and linguistic diversity found within regional K-12 schools are encouraged to apply.
Contact your admissions counselor with questions.
For EMU and Transfer Juniors and Seniors
- EMU and transfer juniors and seniors pursuing a degree in biology, chemistry, computer science, or math with Teacher Education licensure are encouraged to apply for selection as a Noyce Scholar. STEM education students heading into their junior year at EMU are eligible for an annual scholarship of $10,000 or more during their junior and senior years.
- Major in any of the following education disciplines:
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Music
Music scholarships for non-music majors
Music scholarships for any major! Sing or play your instrument and earn scholarship money while you study any major at EMU.
Each year we award scholarships in amounts up to $3,000 to students who commit to being part of a performance group. The scholarship is in addition to merit and need-based aid. Recipients are not music majors.
Earn financial aid for participation in any of the following groups:
- Chambers Singers (limited participants selected by audition)
- University Choir
- Wind Ensemble
- Jazz Band
- EMU Orchestra
How do I apply?
Audition opportunities are available during individual campus visits, open houses, or on Scholarship weekend. Indicate in the online campus visit form your interest in auditioning and your instrument. The admissions office will schedule your audition in collaboration with the music department during your campus visit. If you play a large instrument such as a cello, you can borrow an instrument on site to simplify your travel. Masks are optional for vocal auditions.
If you are unable to attend scholarship weekend, recorded auditions are welcome. If you are unable to submit a recording or audition in-person, please contact the music office regarding other options. A video recording is preferred, but an audio recording is also accepted. Pre-recorded accompaniment can be used.
The scholarship is available up to four years as long as you continue participation in music programming as advised by the music department.
Co-curricular music auditions must be completed or submitted by February 5th.
Contact your admissions counselor with questions.
Music major scholarship
A scholarship for music majors is also available. New first-year and transfer students who are declared music majors can apply for financial assistance in the form of music scholarships. All instruments and voice parts are encouraged to apply. Complete application materials must be received by:
- If you audition by scholarship day, you will be notified about your scholarship award by March 1st.
- If you audition by March 27th, you will be notified about your scholarship award by April 8th.
All interested students should complete the 2022 music scholarship application.
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STEM
The EMU STEM program provides financial aid up to $5,000 to academically talented students who will pursue employment, service, or continued education in high-need STEM fields regionally and nationwide. The scholarship is in addition to other need-based and merit aid. The scholarship may be renewed for eligible students for up to four years.
Who can apply?
- Major in any of the following: biochemistry, biology, chemistry, clinical lab science, computer science, engineering, environmental science, math.
How do I apply?
- Fill out the online application form for the scholarship
- Eligible students will be interviewed by STEM faculty during scholarship weekend.
- Application materials must be completed by January 30th.
Contact your admissions counselor with questions.
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Visual and Communication Arts
Do you already have a collection of art, photography, video or digital media work? Are you hoping to develop these skills to make a difference in the world?
When you enter EMU declaring a visual and communication arts major (art, digital media, marketing, photography), you are eligible for additional scholarship support up to $3,000 from the Visual and Communication Arts (VACA) program. The scholarship is in addition to your merit- and need-based aid package. The scholarship is available up to four years.
Who can apply?
- Major in any of the following: art, digital media, marketing or photography
- Students who demonstrate creative and technical ability
- Students who communicate effectively about their work
How do I apply?
Online portfolios are preferred: please provide 5-6 examples of your images and/or videos. Show us your best work (not all of it). We’re interested in original visions rather than remixes of pop culture. Please caption all work with a title, description and medium. If your work was part of a group project, please clearly list your role.
- Submit examples of original work and a cover letter to: vaca-scholarship@emu.edu with the subject line: VACA Scholarship 2022
- Include 5-6 examples of original work. Please attach images and provide links to videos online. If your images are too large to attach, share via Google Drive or similar platform.
- Include a cover letter articulating your career goals and the reason EMU’s program is the best fit.
- Application materials must be completed by January 30th.
As part of the scholarship application process, you will have a 1:1 interview with art, digital media and/or photography professors during your campus visit; applicants are encouraged to attend Scholarship Day. Your admissions counselor will schedule that appointment. If you are unable to come to campus after submitting your scholarship application, an interview can take place virtually.
Contact your admissions counselor with questions.
Scholarships are also available in:
- Mathematics
- Theater
Register for Scholarship Weekend
For more information on these scholarships see your admissions counselor.
In any given year, scholarships and grants may be available for other academic or co-curricular programs. Please check with your Admission Counselor for more information.