{"id":2525,"date":"2024-11-07T17:31:53","date_gmt":"2024-11-07T17:31:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/mountaineer-magazine\/?p=2525"},"modified":"2024-11-08T19:55:11","modified_gmt":"2024-11-08T19:55:11","slug":"rural-art-scholars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/mountaineer-magazine\/rural-art-scholars\/","title":{"rendered":"Rural Art Scholars"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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McKenzie Jonas (EOU photograph \/ Michael K. Dakota)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Finding Success on Stage and in Class<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Ethan Cornia (EOU photograph \/ Michael K. Dakota)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

For many students, academic and creative pursuits may be overshadowed by financial burdens, but with the Rural Arts Scholarship Program, À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ has introduced a pathway to new possibilities for aspiring musicians. The initiative is designed to provide significant financial support to freshman music majors from rural areas, and it\u2019s already making an impact. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Funded through a generous $1 million allocation from the State of Oregon and championed by State Representative Greg Smith, \u201994, \u201907, the Rural Arts Scholarship Program is making a meaningful difference in the lives of four EOU freshmen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each scholarship recipient received $4,000, which was applied to their housing costs while living on campus. This initiative aligns with EOU’s commitment to being one of the most affordable universities in Oregon.  <\/p>\n\n\n

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Layla Lucas (EOU photograph \/ Michael K. Dakota)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Laylah Lucas, from Hermiston, is one of the scholarship recipients and has already made an impression at EOU. Double majoring in theater and music, she starred in “Dracula” shortly after enrolling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lucas aspires to be a performer, but also has plans for music education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ethan Cornia, also from Hermiston, is a trumpeter and a singer. He chose EOU because the University allowed him to earn a degree while staying close to his family. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI appreciate the supportive environment at EOU,\u201d Cornia said. \u201cThe university and music program encourages us to grow as performers and these scholarships give us the chance to do just that.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maria Gomez of Milton-Freewater admitted she was very nervous during her scholarship audition but is now glad to be at on campus. Her new experiences have helped her hone her musical skills. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Maria Gomez (EOU photograph \/ Michael K. Dakota)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

McKenzie Jonas hails from rural Cook County and played the piano and sang during her audition. She came to EOU because she connected with the personalized learning and close-knit community.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Programs like the Rural Arts Scholarship combined with resources from the EOU Foundation scholarships help alleviate financial pressures, serving as an investment in students\u2019 lifelong development and success.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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