MSP Joan A. Lamb Scholarship

2024-2025 Academic Year Award

Joan A. Lamb was born in 1918 to musical parents in Ohio, Lamb began her musical training early. She first played the trumpet and later took on the cello and oboe. Lamb attended Baldwin Wallace College in Berea, Ohio where she majored in music education as an instrumentalist. In 1940, Lamb began teaching music in a rural school in Cooperdale, Ohio. She held two other teaching positions, but found them disappointing due to the lack of instruments. After her fiancé was drafted into the war, Lamb decided to research military opportunities for women. In 1942, Lamb joined the WAAC (later called the WAC) as a band member. The role of the WAC band was to boost the morale of the troops and to perform martial duties. In 1943, Lamb was ordered to attend the Army Music School in Fort Myer, Virginia where she would be trained to lead a band. In 1943, Lamb was ordered to Fort Des Moines in Iowa to direct the 400th WAC all-women’s band. She also took on the assignment to start an all-women’s African American band—the first of its kind. Lamb’s band went on a tour through the U.S. and Canada to raise money to support the war. This was exciting for Lamb and her band, for they often collaborated with famous musicians, movie stars, civic leaders, sports figures, and war heroes. They performed largely at bond rallies, which encouraged people to buy bonds. Lamb’s band also performed at hospitals for wounded soldiers.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Open to undergraduate CSUN students.
  • Parents’ combined taxable income must be over $150,000 a year.
  • Must have a cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0.
  • Have a FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) on file for the upcoming academic year.
  • Undergraduate students must enroll in 12 units or more during the Fall & Spring terms of the award year.
    Any change to your enrollment status resulting in less than full time enrollment for any term within the award year will result in a cancellation of your award
  • One letter of recommendation will be submitted on my behalf via the my Matador Scholarship system.
  • Must upload a copy of your student resume. A student resume is a detailed record of your personal and educational information. It includes the name of your school/college, coursework, projects (if any) undertaken, and awards. The resume may also contain additional information like your extracurricular activities, volunteer experiences, job experiences (if any), hobbies, etc.


Please note:
If you are receiving Financial Aid (including loans), your financial aid award(s) may be adjusted if you receive a scholarship amount that exceeds your financial aid total limit. Speak to a financial aid counselor during walk-in hours to get a detailed overview about your individual situation.

Award
$3,500
Deadline
05/01/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. My parents' combined taxable income is over $150,000 as documented on the FAFSA or the California Dream Act Application.
  2. Both my parents reported their income on the FAFSA or the CA Dream Act Application.
  3. Explain a family, social or school situation, in which your leadership made the difference. What was accomplished?
  4. Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more?
  5. Discuss how you plan on using your earned degree from CSUN to make a positive change within society.
  6. Please upload: A copy of your student resume/CV. A student resume is a detailed record of your personal and educational information. It includes the name of your school/college, coursework, projects (if any) undertaken, and awards. The resume may also contain additional information like your extracurricular activities, volunteer experiences, job experiences (if any), hobbies, etc.
  7. [MSP 1] Please request: A letter of recommendation from a teacher, professor, counselor, or community leader - who can attest to your meritorious performance and personal strengths and can assess your potential for academic and career success. The letter should include a signature, title, and contact information. The letter should be addressed to: *Award Selection Committee*.
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