W ESTERN I LLIN O IS U N IVERSITY F O U N DATIO N
SUSAN D. & TIMOTHY J. ADAMS SCHOLARSHIP
HISTORY :
The scholarship was established in 2001 by Sue & Tim Adams, both employed at the time with Administrative Information
Management Systems at WIU and raising two children. Sue & Tim both attended Western (Sue, B.B. ’83, MBA ’89, Tim, M.S.
in Computer Science ‘11), but met and married after they had graduated and had begun working. Sue was involved with the
Marching and Concert Bands while in school and music is an integral part of their family’s life. The Adams family wishes to
reward students who further their love of music throughout college while focused on academics.
CANDIDATE CRITERIA
1. The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage non-music majors to continue their interest in and affection for music
by participating in a musical performance ensemble during their college career and hopefully after graduation.
(*See below)
2. To be eligible for this award the student must be enrolled as a full-time student at Western Illinois University in any
academic program (incoming or current student).
3. The recipient must be registered for and actively participate in any of the musical performance ensembles in the
School of Music (both semesters).
4. Recipient must maintain an overall grade point average of 3.0 or better.
5. Financial need is a consideration.
6. Applicants must submit a one-page essay describing the role music plays in their life, and how music may be
incorporated into their life after graduation.
SELECTION PROCESS :
The application and selection process will be coordinated through the University Scholarship Office (Sherman Hall
308).
TERMS : (AMOUNT OF THE AW ARD )
The scholarship amount of $1000 will be awarded each academic year, payable in two installments of $500 for Fall
Semester and $500 for Spring Semester, to the student’s account at Western Illinois University.
APPLICATIONS :
Applications will be available from the University Scholarship Office (Sherman Hall 308). Completed applications
must be received in the University Scholarship Office by May 1.
INQUIRIES SHOULD BE SENT TO :
Director of University Scholarship Activities, University Scholarship Office (Sherman Hall 308)
IS THIS AW ARD OR SCHOLARSHIP RENEW ABLE ? Students may reapply for the scholarship, though they are not
guaranteed to receive it.
* Western Illinois University’s School of Music bands, choirs, and orchestra. Large concert ensembles include Wind
Ensemble, University Singers, and the Symphony Orchestra. Other specialty ensembles include the WIU Marching
Leathernecks, Opera Theatre, and opportunities in Music Theatre. Our Jazz Studies program includes Jazz Studio Orchestra,
Vocal Jazz Workshop, and a variety of other jazz ensembles. Smaller groups include Percussion and Steel Band Ensembles,
Madrigal Singers, Piano, Wind, Brass, and String Ensembles.
SUSAN D. AND TIMOTHY J. ADAMS SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATION FORM
DEADLINE MAY 1
Please print legibly:
Applicants Name:
Last Name
First Name
Student WIU ID#
Local Address:
Address
City
State
Zip
Home Address:
Address
Phone Number (Cell):
City
State
Are you a full time student?: Yes
Current Cumulative GPA:
Number of Hours Completed:
Major:
Minor:
Zip
No
List all musical performance ensembles you have participated in the School of Music and/or Department of
Theatre and Dance for the Fall and Spring Semesters. Please provide proof of participation (letters from
instructors, performance programs, etc.). Please submit a one-page essay describing the role music plays in
your life and how music may be incorporated into your life after graduation. Use additional sheets of paper to
list performance ensembles if necessary.
Applicant’s Name:
Date:
Return completed application and supporting documents to:
WIU Scholarship Office, Sherman Hall 308, 1 University, Macomb, IL 61455 by May 1