THE LILLIAN RUTH ROBERTSON SCHOLARSHIP IN VOICE

This scholarship was established in 1984 by Ms. Virginia Erman in honor of her mother Lillian Ruth Robertson. The recipient(s) for this scholarship must be an incoming, freshman, female vocal music major. Amount varies.

THE JANE LANIER SYNOVITZ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

This account was established in 1980 by Dr. Robert J. Synovitz, WIU professor, in memory of his late wife Jane Lanier Synovitz. Recipient of this award must be a junior, female, have at least a 2.8 GPA, be an outstanding vocalist, and major in music. Amount varies.

THE BRUCE GARDNER SINGER SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship was established in 2001 by Associate Professor of Music Emeritus R. Bruce Gardner and his wife Lila L. Gardner to encourage the attraction, retention and development of outstanding singers in the School of Music. Recipients must be a vocal music major, and must demonstrate a combination of performance quality and perceived vocal potential. Preference is to be given to tenors. Award is in the amount of $1000 per year.

THE VIOLET H. POPPLETON SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship was established in 2004 by Violet H. Poppleton’s children, Terry Poppleton, Nancy Krey, and Jill Zeitlin through the WIU Foundation. Mrs. Poppleton’s greatest love was music, and it is the family’s hope that this award will help a female voice major in the School of Music, not only to cultivate her musical talents, but also to foster the same passion for music which Vi Poppleton enjoyed throughout her lifetime. Amount varies.

THE GENE MICHAEL GOAD SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship was established by Sue and Brett Goad in memory of their son, Gene. Gene was born in Macomb, IL and returned there after high school to complete his Associate Degree from Spoon River College. Brett Goad, Gene’s father, graduated from WIU with both his bachelor and master’s degrees in choral music. Music played a big part in Gene’s life so this fund was established to help a WIU juniors in choral music education. Recipients must have at least a 2.5 GPA (3.0 in music) and participate in at least 2 ensembles. Award amounts to $1500 per year.

CHAROLETTE MEGGINSON ENDOWED VOCAL SCHOLARSHIP

After having taught for 35 years, Charolette Megginson established the Charolette Megginson Endowed Scholarship as a gift to show her love for performing and the students whom she taught at WIU. Seeing the need for supporting young singers and believing in the School of Music at WIU, she wanted to give back to the students who are actively performing at WIU, in the Macomb community and other venues. Recipient must be a vocal music major, active in Opera Workshop and NATS, and have at least a 3.0 GPA (3.5 in music). Amount varies.