Music & Dance Scholarships
Music & Dance Scholarships
The Hinds CC Department of Music and Dance offers a variety of scholarships and awards that you can apply towards your cost of attendance. All of our institutional awards can be stacked with other awards, grants, etc., to form a very appealing financial aid package. To begin the process, please visit our Future Students page and submit all the applications listed. See below for a basic list of awards that we offer.
Commuter Scholarship: 50—100% Tuition
On-Campus Scholarship: 100% Tuition plus 50—100% Room & Board
Drum Major Scholarships: 100% Tuition plus 100% Room & Board
Band Manager Scholarship: 50—100% Tuition
Jazz Band Scholarship: Adds $150
*No audition necessary
Foundation Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to students who are involved in extracurricular activities, have a desire for achievement, show excellence in the classroom, and/or have a need for financial assistance. Foundation scholarships are awarded in many areas.
Visit the Foundation Scholarship page for more information on how to apply.
Examples of Foundation Scholarships for Musicians
Carl Ashby, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Must be a full time student pursuing a degree in music and maintain a 2.5 GPA
Must be a graduate of Vicksburg-Warren School District
Must demonstrate financial need
Toby Tenhet Endowed Scholarship
Must be a full time student (first preference will be given to a student who plays saxophone in the band and second preference to a student who plays a woodwind instrument in the band)
Must have a 3.0 GPA
Jessie McLendon Thrash Endowed Scholarship
Must be a full time student studying the art of piano and/or organ
Must have 2.5 or better GPA
Jane Klinck-State Farm Insurance Scholarship
Must be enrolled in HCC Orchestra and string lessons at HCC
Must maintain 2.5 or better cumulative GPA
James L. Reeves Choir Scholarship
Must be a full time student and a member of the Raymond Campus Choir
Must have 2.5 GPA
Must have 3.5 Choir GPA