Foundation Scholarships

Gapko Memorial Voice Scholarship

This scholarship is available to an outstanding tenor pursuing a major or minor in music, preferably an applied voice degree. Applicant shall be active in the vocal and choral music program at UW-Eau Claire, demonstrate a passion for music, and be an inspiration to others. The scholarship may be awarded on a renewable basis if the student maintains at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.

Contact the Department of Music and Theatre Arts for further information.

Music and Theatre Arts.

will select the recipient.

Music and Theatre Arts.

Department will send an award letter to the scholarship recipient and a completed “Scholarship Award Form” to the Financial Aid Office.

of Josef Gapko, who died at age 22 due to Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Josef was an outstanding senior in economics, an accomplished vocal performer with a passion for singing, and an inspiration to those who knew him. His philosophy was “to do the best one can in any endeavor and be ready to help others reach their potential when opportunities arise. We all have strengths and weaknesses: life is about sharing them for the benefit of all.” His family desires to help another young tenor pursue vocal performance with similar compassion and devotion. The recipient should send a thank you letter to the Gapko family in care of the UW- Eau Claire Foundation.