Lawrence McDonald Scholarship for Clarinet Studies

Applicants must be enrolled full-time at FSU with a demonstrated ability on the clarinet, including demonstrated interest in clarinet as shown by previous scholarship or research or membership or by avocation. The recipient(s) must have an FSU overall grade point average of 3.0 or better, as well as a grade point average of 3.0 or better in related private instruction. If the student is an incoming freshman, award is based on a scholarship audition. The recipient(s) must continue to demonstrate a high level of performance to remain eligible for any future awards. Preference will be given as follows: (1) renewal applicants – awards may be received for 2 consecutive years if an overall grade point average of 3.0 or better is maintained, as well as a high level of musical performance; (2) in the event of equally qualified applicants, a preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated ability to play the clarinet; and (3) in the event of equally qualified applicants, a preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated academic ability.