Dr. Richard W. Payne Scholarship Fund

The Richard W. Payne Scholarship was created by the Armadillo Flute Society to honor the late Dr. Payne for his five decades of service to preserve and promote the Native American Flute. Dr. Payne was a physician and an avid collector and historian and an author of papers and books on the Native American flute.  He is attributed with saving the Native American flute from extinction by returning flutes from his collection to Native Americans.

Amount of Award
Up to $1000 per year ($500 per semester, tuition and books only). 

Number of Awards Per Year
One or more (depending on funds)

Designated College
Richland College

Eligibility Criteria
Applicant must have a 2.5 GPA or better and enroll in 9 credit hours or more at Richland College with a demonstrated interest in playing or studying the Native American flute or other indigenous flutes.

Application Process
Applicants must submit the following to Richland College's Financial Aid Office:

• Complete DCCCD Foundation Scholarship application form
• A letter describing their interest and experience with the Native American flute and/or other indigenous flutes.

For further information, contact the
Foundation Scholarship Coordinator, 214-860-2149
or your Financial Aid office.

June 2006, updated April 2007