The Eloise Klersey Basler
Vocal
Music Scholarship
A Scholarship for
students entering the Department of Music at Coe College who seek
to achieve excellence in the field of vocal performance or vocal
music education.
Who is Eligible?
Prospective students who will enter Coe College as first-year
students will be eligible to compete for a scholarship in the
spring prior to their fall enrollment. Candidates should have
a motivation to achieve excellence in the field of vocal performance
or vocal music education. Demonstrated financial need shall not
be a criterion for selection.
Each selected student will submit two letters of recommendation
from persons who have personal knowledge of the applicant's ability
to succeed and a one-page essay, written by the applicant, detailing
the individual's educational and career aspirations relating to
vocal performance or music education.
The scholarship will be continued in the sophomore, junior, and
senior years provided the recipients declare their intent to pursue
a Bachelor of Music degree and remain on track in realizing their
aspirations in the area of vocal performance or vocal music education.
What is the Scholarship Amount?
Each year, the scholarship will provide a generous award to be
applied toward tuition costs and a stipend designed to fund opportunities
that will enhance the recipients' experience specifically relating
to a career in vocal performance or vocal music education.
| First year: |
Tuition ($4,500) |
$500 stipend |
| Sophomore year: |
Tuition ($5,000) |
$1,000 stipend |
| Junior year: |
Tuition ($5,500) |
$1,500 stipend |
| Senior year: |
Tuition ($6,000) |
$2,000 stipend |
The recipients, in consultation with appropriate faculty in the
music department, will plan the use of the stipend on opportunities
to promote their aspirations in vocal performance or vocal music
education. The funds may be used for but are not limited to the
following:
- Books and music publications that will build a personal library
for the student.
- Funds to pay a professional accompanist for practice and recitals.
- Fees to pay for a summer performance workshop.
- Costs associated with an off-campus educational opportunity;
e.g., New York Term.
How Do I Apply?
- Complete the necessary forms for admission to Coe College
as well as the application form below.
- Submit an essay to the Music Department stating your personal
objectives in achieving excellence in the field of vocal performance
or vocal music education and evidence of your ability to achieve
your desired objectives.
- Submit two letters of support from persons who can attest
to your accomplishments and your potential to achieve.
- Perform an audition and participate in a personal interview
with a committee on the Coe College campus.
- Application for admission, personal essay and two letters
of support must be received by February 16.
Application for Admission should be mailed to:
Admission Office
Coe College
1220 First Avenue, N.E.
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
or completed online at www.coe.edu/admission
Personal essay, application form and two letters of support should
be mailed to:
Music Department
Coe College
1220 First Avenue, N.E.
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
or emailed to sstang@coe.edu
Fax to 319-399-8209
The Eloise Klersey Basler Vocal Music Scholarship was established
in 1996 by her son, Wayne G. Basler.
It was his intention to honor his mother by funding this scholarship
designed to provide an incentive for music students at Coe College
who have a significant motivation to achieve excellence in the
areas of vocal performance or vocal music education.
Eloise Klersey Basler graduated from Coe in 1928 and was a longtime,
active participant, teacher and supporter of music in the Cedar
Rapids community.
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