Rockwern Scholarship
- For
- UC Bearcat Band members in appreciation of their service to the university and community
- By
- The Rockwern Charitable Foundation via the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati
- Criteria
- Determined annually by the Director of Bands
- For the 2025-26 academic year:
- Fall and Spring semester spirit band (Marching/Basketball/Pep) participation including volunteerism for pep band "gigs"
- At least one Fall semester large non-spirit ensemble (Concert, Jazz) participation
- At least one Spring semester large non-spirit ensemble (Concert, Jazz) participation
- At least one Spring semester small non-spirit ensemble (duo, trio, quartet, quintet, etc. up to full choir) participation
- Enrolled in the proper course(s)
- Receive no less than an "A" in any ensemble
- Active participant in assigned service group(s)
- Selection Process
- Students that meet the annual criteria for the academic year will receive a scholarship
- Students that provide exceptional service in specialized capacities (ex. exceptional logistics assistance, performances in certain pep band "gigs," and others determined by the Director of Bands) may receive separate and/or additional compensation
- Renewable
- Yes, students can receive scholarships in successive years
- Amount
- Variable; based on annual endowment returns and number/type of award recipients