Gustavo Romero Music Scholarship

UPDATED 2024/2025

This scholarship award was established by the Music
Department, under the leadership of Professor Irvin King, to
provide financial assistance to music students who excel in
the areas of performance.

To be considered for this scholarship you:

  • Must have a 2.5 (C+) GPA
  • Must be enrolled at least part time at Mesa College
  • Must demonstrate financial need
  • Must major in one of the following areas:
    Music
  • Must have completed 12+ units at Mesa

 


Award funds will be disbursed:
Immediate release of full award (May)

Award
$400 to $600
Deadline
02/13/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. 2024: Your Educational Journey. Please share the following: The educational journey that led you to Mesa, including what you did before coming here and what made you decide to enroll at Mesa. Your future goals, including what you plan to do after graduation from Mesa and what your long-term career and educational goals are. Why you chose your major or field of study. You do not need to include every detail, but please try to address each part of the question (your goals, challenges overcome, and what it would mean to you). (500 words)
  2. 2024: Resiliency Question. Please share the following: How you have exhibited resiliency in your life. Specific examples of a challenge or challenges that you have overcome. How this scholarship will have a meaningful impact on your educational journey. You do not need to include every detail, but please try to address each part of the question (your goals, challenges overcome, and what it would mean to you). (500 words)
  3. 2024: Financial Need Essay. Submit an original essay describing your financial need. Mention if you are eligible for PELL or BOG funding, or describe why you are not eligible for PELL or BOG. Include any outside financial support you receive from all sources. (500 words)
  4. 2024: Submit an original essay of the importance of music in your life, and include your goals and how music fits in with them. This essay should not exceed 500 words.
  5. 2024: Submit a single pdf of your most recent Mesa transcript and your current schedule of classes you are enrolled in for this semester.