AWARD |
Who is Eligible? |
Requirements |
Process |
Ronald B. Thornton Scholarship Frequency: Annual Deadline: October 1 |
Any bandsman classified as a Sophomore (minimum 24 hrs.), Junior, or Senior, by Texas Southern University standards. |
Demonstrated excellence in Band, overall GPA of 3.0 or better (4-point scale). |
Submit completed application form, transcript, and supporting materials to the Ronald B. Thornton Scholarship Committee. |
Ocean of Soul Section of the Week Frequency: Weekly Deadline: Friday of each week |
Any section of the Ocean of Soul Marching and Concert Band. |
Demonstrated excellence in the band program. |
Band Director submits winners of the section of the week to the Ocean of Soul Alumni Association; selected by the active Alumni Chapter membership. |
*new Ocean Wave Academic Achievement (individual) Frequency: Semi- Annual Deadline: End of academic term following term applied for award. |
Any undergraduate student participating full-time in the Ocean of Soul Marching and Concert Band. |
Highest GPA of an undergraduate Band student for a given academic term. (4-point scale) |
Submit application form and a copy of individual grade report to the Ocean of Soul Alumni Association. |
*new Academic Achievement (section) Frequency: Semi-Annual Deadline: End of academic term following term applied for award. |
Any section of the Ocean of Soul Marching and Concert Band. |
Chapter with the highest cumulative GPA for a given academic term. (4-point scale) |
Submit application form and a copy of individual grade report to the Ocean of Soul Alumni Association. |
Ocean of Soul Hall of Fame and Ocean Honors Frequency: Annual Deadline: TBA |
Individuals who have rendered Exceptional service to the Ocean of Soul Marching band and band music. |
Must have made an outstanding contribution to bands and band music at the multiple levels. |
Submit nomination to the Ocean of Soul Alumni Association; selected by the Hall of Fame Committee |