Scott McRae Shad Scholarship

Purpose

This scholarship was created in 2001 by the Gottleib family in memory of Scott McRae Shad, a local percussionist. The scholarship is intended to provide funding for University of North Florida students majoring in music, percussion students specifically.

Selection Criteria

1. Students eligible for such scholarships must:
   • Meet admissions requirements and be accepted to the University of North Florida,
   • Have a UNF GPA of 2.0,
   • Audition successfully for the UNF Music Department percussion faculty, and
   • Declare a music major, if a Junior or Senior (freshman and sophomores must have declared an intent to major in music).
2. Students awarded this scholarship must also agree to:
   • Enroll full time (12 or more hours per semester at UNF) and earn 24 credits by the end of each spring semester,
   • Enroll in and complete an applied tutorial with percussion faculty each semester,
   • Participate as a member of UNF Percussion Ensemble each semester,
   • Consent to release grades to the Division of Institutional Advancement for the purpose of reporting to the Donor and agree to meet with the Donor a maximum of four times an academic year through arrangements made by the Music Department,
   • Maintain a 2.0 cumulative UNF GPA (to be calculated at the end of each spring semester), and
   • Comply with all University regulations, rules and codes of conduct governing students on campus.
3. Required Application Attachments

   None

4. Renewal

   Yes, with preference.