Information for the
GLENN A. BIXBY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1998
The Glenn A. Bixby Memorial Scholarship is available through the University of Central
Missouri Foundation for a student pursuing a degree in the field of music education. This
scholarship is made possible by way of a gift from friends and colleagues of Glenn A. Bixby and
from Mrs. Bonnie L. Bixby, Warrensburg, Missouri, in memory of her husband, Glenn A. Bixby.
SCHOLARSHIP BACKGROUND:
Glenn A. Bixby was born on a farm August 2, 1923, in Holden, MO. In 1941, he graduated from
Holden High School where he excelled in music. He received many awards in music contests
and loved to relate stories about traveling to compete.
Mr. Bixby attended Graceland College in Lamoni, IA. During his sophomore year he was called
to service in the Navy. While in the Navy he took courses through the University of Iowa and
Cornell College. He received an Associate of Arts degree from Graceland. After World War II
ended he married Bonnie Stuck. They had five children all of whom attended Central Missouri
State University. Four are graduates of CMSU and one graduated from Kansas University.
After military service, Glenn returned to Lamoni where he worked as a meat cutter. He soon
realized he wanted to teach and work with young people so he and his family moved to
Warrensburg where he entered CMSU. In 1953, he received his BSE degree in music. He
taught in Lamoni, IA for twelve years. During the summers he attended Drake University where
he received a master's degree in music performance.
In 1965, he joined the faculty of CMSU to teach at the Lab School and in the Department of
Music. Mr. Bixby continued his education at Central and earned the education specialist degree.
He was honored as Central's Outstanding Music Alumnus in 1970 and also received the
Distinguished Service Award from Lamoni community schools.
He retired from CMSU in 1988, but continued sininging at church, weddings and other events.
At church he was always encouraging young people with their music. His retirement brought the
time to delve into his second love, history.
Paraphrasing a 1979 newspaper article, "If there is a thin line between a good teacher and an
exeptional teacher, Glenn Bixby took a giant leap across that line. Bixby, with seeming ease,
established a special communication with his students at CMSU. Perhaps it was his gentle
manner, his ready smile, or his quiet voice that created the special feeling his students had for
him. As large part of his success stemmed from the fact he treated his students with respect - for
their creativity, humanity and intelligence - he instilled in them a happy willingness to learn."
Many of these traits of an Outstanding Music Educator serve as a role model for the recipient(s)
of this scholarship.
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Glenn A. Bixby Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Application
CRITERIA:
To apply, a student must:
a. be a full-time sophomore, junior or senior student at UCM;;
b. be pursuing a degree in music education;
c. be worthy, deserving and of good moral character;
d. show promise of leadership and academic ability in the field of music education.
* Preference shall be given to graduates of Holden High School, Holden, Missouri.
SELECTION PROCESS:
1.
The recipient(s) of the Glenn A. Bixby Memorial Scholarship will be recommended by a
selection committee designated by the Chair, Department of Music and shall include the
Chair, Department of Music and at least one representative of the music education
faculty. Recipient(s) shall be approved by the UCM Scholarships and Awards Officer.
2.
The application must be delivered or postmarked by March 1. Recipient(s) shall be
announced by May 15 of any given year.
3.
The Selection Committee, with the approval of the Executive Director of the Foundation,
will annually establish the number and award amount. In a given year, the Selection
Committee may exercise the option of making no selection.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Applications must be delivered / postmarked by March 1 to:
Department of Music
Attn: Glenn A. Bixby Memorial Scholarship
University of Central Missouri
Utt 109
Warrensburg, MO 64093
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Application for the
GLENN A. BIXBY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
1. Name ___________________________________________ UCM student ID# ____________________________
2. Permanent address _____________________________________________________________________________
street
____________________________ ________________ _________________ ______________________________
city
state
zip code
county
3. High school attended _______________________ ___________________ ______________ __________________
name of school
city
4. Phone Number (___________) ________________________
state
county
Campus phone _____________________________
5. Local or campus address ________________________________________________________________________
6. E-mail address ________________________________________________________________________________
7. Major __________________________________________
Minor _____________________________________
8. Cumulative GPA _________________________________
GPA in major _______________________________
9. Estimated date of graduation ___________ __________
month
year
10. Attach a list of campus and community organizations to which you belong. List leadership roles when applicable.
11. Attach a brief statement (approximately 300 words) of your professional goals as they relate to this scholarship.
Be sure to include your plans and aspirations for the future.
12. Attach a current transcript. An unofficial transcript may be printed (free of charge) from the student portal
at https://www.ucmo.edu/portal.
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REFERENCES: Do not list family members.
1. Name __________________________________________
Relationship ________________________________
Phone Number __________________________________
E-mail _____________________________________
2. Name _________________________________________
Relationship ________________________________
Phone Number __________________________________
E-mail _____________________________________
UNDERSTANDING OF ACCEPTANCE: If I am selected as a recipient of this scholarship, I understand that I must meet
the criteria as outlined in this application at the beginning of the semester in which the scholarship is to be applied to my
student account. If my status should change before/during the academic year, I understand that I must notify the Department
to which this application has been submitted. I further understand that a change in my status may affect my eligibility and
the application of the scholarship to my student account.
_______________________________________________
Signature
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Date
Applications must be delivered / postmarked by March 1 to:
Department of Music ▪ University of Central Missouri ▪ Utt 109 ▪ Warrensburg, MO 64093