In addition to the ongoing support provided by Dean’s Circle membership and Friends of the Conservatory, there are many ways you can support our students and initiatives. To learn more about creating a scholarship, making a planned gift, endowing a faculty position, or underwriting our renowned Conservatory Performs series please speak with a member of our Advancement team. These are major gifts that transform performing arts experiences for Shenandoah University, Winchester, the region and beyond.
Shenandoah University Scholarships
Shenandoah University Scholarship for Diversity & Inclusion
The Shenandoah University Scholarship for Diversity & Inclusion is established to strengthen and encourage the diversity of talent and perspectives at Shenandoah University, and to support the recruitment and retention of outstanding students from diverse backgrounds. This scholarship initiative targets and gives preference to students who belong to underrepresented and/or marginalized backgrounds as well as those who study in programs where there is a historic underrepresentation of diverse students.
More information coming soon.
More information coming soon.
Gus Giordano Scholarship for Excellence in Dance
This scholarship is awarded without regard to financial need to a worthy returning dance student who has (1) demonstrated artistic and professional excellence in the dance field, and (2) who is involved in Dance Division activities (including outreach and participation in group composition projects).
Ting-Yu Chen Endowed Scholarship for Excellence in Dance
This scholarship is awarded without regard to financial need to a worthy returning dance student who has (1) demonstrated artistic and professional excellence in the dance field, and (2) who is involved in Dance Division activities (including outreach and participation in group composition projects).
Robyn Hart Schroth Dance Education Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded without regard to financial need to a rising sophomore, junior or senior dance education major(s) who (1) has demonstrated artistic, academic and professional excellence in the dance education field; (2) is involved in Dance Division activities; and (3) who actively seeks out opportunities to assist in the work of the Shenandoah Conservatory Arts Academy dance program.
Janeva Manal Wiggins Dance Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded with preference to worthy and needy returning Dance Division students.
Shenandoah University Planned Giving
Shenandoah University offers an array of options for planned giving opportunities, including bequests, IRA charitable rollovers and more. Create a lasting legacy with your gift and let us help you tailor your charitable gift to your financial, tax or estate planning objectives and support the creative work of Shenandoah Conservatory.
Contact Shenandoah Conservatory Director of Development Melanie L. Mathewes for a full list of Shenandoah Conservatory scholarship giving opportunities or other ways to give.
CONTACT US
Melanie L. Mathewes
Director of Development
Shenandoah Conservatory of Shenandoah University
mmathewe@su.edu | 540-665-4733
Shenandoah University is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All gifts are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.
