Gooch Fund Requests

Bradford C. Gooch '58 Endowment for Music Conference Travel Funding

Yearly Application Deadline: December 1st

Overview
Financial assistance is available to music students to help offset travel costs associated with conference travel and off-campus learning opportunities through the Bradford C. Gooch '58 Endowment for Music. This endowment was created to honor the teaching of Robert Stewart and to provide general support for the music department with a preference for awards for outstanding music students and to assist with internship opportunities and off-campus learning opportunities for music students.

Application Process:
Gooch fund requests are due each year by December 1st. Preference is given to music majors and minors, but open to all music students. Students must submit the Gooch Fund Request for Conference Travel Funding application form to the Department Head by the application deadline. Applications will be reviewed by the Department Head and recipients will be notified by January 15th. Funds will not be distributed until after this date due to the university's closure for winter break. Funds will be distributed in the form of a check made payable to the recipient, to be picked up at the Business Office. Upon their return from a Gooch-funded event, students should email a brief reflection to the Department Head.

Gooch Fund Request for Conference Travel Application Form

Eligibility

  • Registered as a full-time student at the time of the conference.
  • Open to all music students.
  • Conference date(s) must occur before the conclusion of the academic year in which the application is made.

Funding
To allow as many students as possible to make use of funds, the maximum amount allowed may not exceed $500.00 per student. Depending on the amount of available funds and the number of applications received, applicants may be awarded a lower amount. Funds must be used for the purpose for which they are requested, and award amounts will be reported to the Office of Financial Aid.

Questions:
For additional information and questions regarding Gooch fund requests, please reach out the department head.