Financial Assistance is available for both undergraduate and graduate students who are accepted to a College of Music degree program and show outstanding musical and academic ability. These awards include choral scholarships, graduate choral conducting scholarships, and graduate choral assistantships.

Choral Scholarships

Amount	An award of $500 – $2000
Qualifications	These awards are limited to undergraduate students who wish to work toward a degree in performance, music education, or sacred music, with a vocal concentration. Membership in a choral ensemble is required.
Selection Criteria	Recipients of these awards are selected on the basis of their vocal ability and the needs of the University’s choirs.
Auditions	Applicants must complete a College of Music audition.
Application Procedure	Schedule a College of Music audition here.

The Edward H. Hamilton Choral Director Scholarship

Amount	An award of $1000 – $4000
Qualifications	This award is limited to full-time students who wish to work toward a graduate degree in music or music education, with emphasis in choral conducting.
Selection Criteria	Recipients of this award are selected on the basis of: dedication to professional choral conducting vocal teaching ability qualities of music leadership, and scholarship as evidenced by recommendations and competitive conducting auditions.
Application Procedure	Schedule a College of Music audition here.
For Additional Information Contact	Professor Angie Batey Associate Dean of Access & Engagement; Director of Graduate Studies; Director of Choral Activities University of Tennessee, Knoxville Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-2600 E-mail: abatey@utk.edu

Graduate Assistantships in Choral Conducting

Amount	Stipends of up to $7,950 including tuition waiver and health insurance
Responsibilities	Assist with the conducting and administration of University choral ensembles
Qualifications	Undergraduate degree in choral music education, sacred music, or voice performance with choral conducting experience
Application Procedure	Schedule a College of Music audition here.
For Additional Information and Application Materials Contact	Professor Angie Batey Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Director of Graduate Studies; Director of Choral Activities University of Tennessee, Knoxville Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-2600 e-mail: abatey@utk.edu