VanderCook Scholars Program

Undergraduate Admissions

In keeping with our founder’s philosophy that music education should be available to anyone, VanderCook College of Music is committed to maintaining an affordable, competitive tuition. VCM awards financial assistance to 100% of its full-time undergraduate students and our Financial Aid staff works to maximize aid through scholarships, grants and loans.

VanderCook Scholars Information

High school seniors looking to turn their passion for music into a career may be eligible for the VanderCook Scholars Program. A student who is accepted into this program will receive a four-year FREE tuition scholarship.

*Tuition will be paid in full after Federal and State grants and/or scholarships are applied (e.g. PELL, MAP, MTI, Golden Apple, etc). Scholarship recipients are responsible for housing expenses and fees normally associated with the cost of attendance.

Eligibility

Candidates must gain acceptance into the Bachelor of Music Education or Bachelor of Music in Performance and Pedagogy program
Candidates must attend VCM as a full-time student for four years

Criteria for Consideration:

Applicants must be current high school seniors entering college in the fall with a cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 or higher
Candidates must perform at a high level, as demonstrated by their VanderCook audition scores, high school director recommendation and/or All-State participation
Note: VanderCook Scholars may qualify for the Performer’s Certificate Program. Eligible students may choose to concurrently participate in this performance-oriented program, designed to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional performance ability.

Criteria for Award Continuance:

Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
Remain in good standing with all departments of the College
Participate in major ensembles every semester
Meet performance-level criteria to remain in the VanderCook Scholars Program