Scholarship Opportunity

Scholarship Opportunity for International String Players

Western Illinois University, dedicated to diversity and the fine arts, has designated four complete scholarships (tuition, room, and board) to attract international string students. These four string players (two violinists, one violist, and one cellist) form the WIU Presidential String Quartet.

Currently there is one viola and one cello opening. Candidates will need the following to apply:

1. A completed high school degree or equivalent.
2. One video of the candidate performing two contrasting works. DVD or Video Cassette is acceptable.
3. A completed school of music application form. Forms can be downloaded off the internet by visiting www.wiu.edu/music
4. Three letters of recommendation. These must include information on applicant's academic and musical abilities (including sightreading ability).
5. A completed international student admission application form. Forms can be downloaded off the internet by visiting www.wiu.edu/cip/
6. Successful completion of the TOEFL in internet, computer or traditional form.

For more information contact:
Dr. Moisés Molina
Associate Professor of Cello
Western Illinois University
M-Molina@wiu.edu
(309) 298-1347

All materials must be received by March 1, 2008 for full consideration.

The School of Music application, letters of recommendation (these must also speak to the student's sight reading and academic ability), and video must be sent to:

School of Music BR122
Western Illinois University
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455
USA

The international student application should be sent to the address on the form.