The second year s award is contingent upon the demonstration of exceptional progress toward completing the MFA degree. There are no departmental service obligations. These fellowships are awarded to incoming graduate students from populations traditionally under-represented in graduate education who have been admitted to UI graduate programs. Fellowships are awarded through departmental nomination. Up to two awards are given to the most talented DMA applicants in a performance area of music, nominated by the School of Music.
Awards are for three years.
Each department makes nominations to the Graduate College, which awards these fellowships on a competitive basis. For more information, contact your department. These fellowships are awarded by departments for the academic year from funds provided by the Graduate College. Fellowships vary in amount, but often qualify the recipient for resident tuition rates. These awards provide tuition for intensive summer study of a foreign language needed to satisfy departmental requirements.