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Incoming and current students are eligible for numerous scholarships specifically for those majoring in string instruments.  Look below at the various offerings for string majors.


  • Ann and Albert Swaty Strings Scholarship

    To qualify for this scholarship students must be full-time or incoming full-time students at A-State, participate in A-State Orchestra and take string lessons from A-State faculty, and have a 2.5 GPA or higher.

  • Ian Thomas Memorial Annual Instrumental Music Education Scholarship

    To qualify for this scholarship students must be a full-time upper level vocal Music Education major, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, a member of the Honors College, and demonstrate a passion for their field and lead others to that passion.  Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA and full-time status at the end of the fall semester to receive the remainder of the award for the spring semester.

  • Steward Family Scholarship

    One variable award will be given each year, payable half in the fall and half in the spring. In the event funds are sufficient, two students may be chosen to receive the scholarship award. To qualify for this scholarship a student must be a full-time students at Arkansas State University. Preference will be given to music majors in this order: 1. Strings Music Majors, 2. Composition Majors, 3. Vocal Music Education Majors. Renewal is available to the current recipient but they must reapply, and no preference is given. The award is chosen by a selection committee at a spring audition.