Texas Music Educators Association Past-Presidents Memorial

Organization
Texas Music Educators Association
7900 Centre Park Dr.
Austin, TX 78754
Toll Free Number
888-318-8632
Phone Number
(512)452-0710

Level of Study -
Bachelor's Degree

Award Type -
Scholarship

Purpose
To provide professional growth opportunities; to encourage interaction among music education professionals; to foster public support for music in school; to offer quality musical experiences for students; to cultivate universal appreciation and lifetime involvement in music; to develop and maintain productive working relationships with other professional organizations.
Focus -
Music.
Qualifications -
Applicants must be entering freshmen at a Texas college or university; must major in a music degree program leading to Texas teacher-certification with music as the primary teaching field.
Criteria
Recipients are selected based on academic performance.
Amount -
$2,500
Award Duration -
Annual.

Number of Recipients -
1.
To Apply
Applicants must submit: completed application form; high school transcript; a one-to-two-page essay that describes their reasons for becoming a teacher, commitment to music education and future career goals; three-to-five evaluations from individuals who can assess the applicant's potential for success in an undergraduate music education program and as a music educator, music skills and abilities, work ethic and other personal qualities; must submit a verification by student's advisor that the applicants will teach within the semester indicated on the application.
Deadline -
November 1.

Contact -
TMEA, 7900 Centre Park Dr., Austin, TX 78754.
For more information
http://www.tmea.org