Ohio State is in the process of revising websites and program materials to accurately reflect compliance with the law. While this work occurs, language referencing protected class status or other activities prohibited by Ohio Senate Bill 1 may still appear in some places. However, all programs and activities are being administered in compliance with federal and state law.

Scholarship Application

for Global and Popular Music Experience

Email the following materials to Rick Palese at palese.2@osu.edu within 48 hours of submitting your online registration. See the deadline schedule below.

  • A brief recommendation letter from a parent, guardian or teacher that speaks to your commitment to learning. The letter need not describe musical ability; rather, it should describe your general curiosity and strength of character.
  • A student essay (300 words or less) that includes the following information:
    • Why you are interested in participating in the program, and how you anticipate participation would enhance your overall education.
    • A statement about how participation in the program would be cost-prohibitive without receiving scholarship assistance.
    • A brief statement about why music is an important part of human culture.


Scholarship Submission and Review Timeline

  • Scholarship consideration deadline — MONDAY, MAY 9, 2022
    Register and pay $25 deposit by this date.
  • Scholarship application materials due — FRIDAY, MAY 13
    Participants may still register with payment of full fee until MAY 25.
  • Scholarship review completed, and monies awarded — MONDAY, MAY 16
  • Deadline for registration with full payment — WEDNESDAY, MAY 25
    ►Fee balances, less scholarship deposits and awards due.
    ►It is highly recommended that applicants submit scholarship materials as early as possible.
    ►All materials received before the MAY 13 deadline will receive full consideration.
  • Late registration accepted until WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15
    NOTE — participants registering after MAY 25 will not receive a T-shirt.


Refer to the evaluation form below to understand how your submissions will be reviewed.

The above link is to a PDF requiring Adobe Reader. If you need the document in a more accessible format, email Rick Palese.

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