Scholarships

Application form

We are pleased to announce several $500 tuition-only scholarships, made available by the Scott and Hall families as follows:

• Heather Marie Scott Memorial Scholarships for Kodály Certification with string specialization
• Aaron Hall Memorial Scholarships for nonstring Kodály Certification
• Aaron Hall Memorial Scholarship for Kodály Certification with string specialization

New in 2008! The Deccio Family Scholarship Fund provides two $300 scholarships to
returning out-of-state teachers who wish to attend BYU InterMuse Levels II and III.

Who Can Apply

These are need-based scholarships. Applications will be accepted from Level II and Level III participants committed to completing their Kodály Certification through the BYU InterMuse Academy. Applicants must have attended all ten days of Level I and/or II at BYU only and have achieved a composite grade of at least A–. Applicants will document active public school, private school, home school, or private studio Kodály-inspired teaching service since participating in Level I course work.

These need-based scholarships are paid directly to the BYU School of Music–InterMuse account at BYU Conferences and Workshops. If your InterMuse tuition is already being paid in full by another entity, such as a school district, private school, or other nonloan funding source, we ask you not to apply so that others may benefit. We realize that some of you may have already prepaid your tuition. A refund will be forthcoming from BYU Conferences and Workshops if you are awarded a scholarship.

How to Apply

If you meet the above criteria, please fill out the attached application form and submit it to be received (not postmarked) by May 2, 2008. The form must be submitted as hard copy by regular mail. Faxes and e-mail attachments will not be accepted. The mailing address is listed on the application form.

The application form asks you to demonstrate your financial need, document your Kodály teaching service, declare your intent to complete your Kodály Certification through the BYU InterMuse Academy, and actively support Kodály musical education in your community, either through teaching or advocacy, or both. Although not required, active participation in OAKE, your state OAKE chapter, and IKS would be one type of positive evidence of your ongoing commitment to the Kodály ideal and will be an element of consideration in awarding you a scholarship.

Award Selection Process

A blind selection process will be used. A committee will review applicant need-based information and commitment statements without names attached. Awardees will be notified in a timely manner prior to the InterMuse early registration deadline of May 16.