ARMTA Music Pedagogy Scholarship

Purpose: The ARMTA Music Pedagogy Scholarships are offered to assist students, at an advanced level, who wish to further their musical studies through the pursuit of pedagogy. The basic requirements are:

• commitment to music study and teaching
• academic merit

Description of the Pedagogy Scholarships:

• Two awards are available each June 30th in the amount of $1000 per recipient. One award must be given to the student of an ARMTA teacher. The other is open to any music student.
• Applications are reviewed and scholarships are awarded on a yearly basis. Application deadline is May 31st.
• Applicants enrolled in any music pedagogy study are encouraged to apply.
• This Scholarship cannot be awarded to an ARMTA member as the funds come out of an ARMTA Trust fund.

Applicants for the ARMTA Pedagogy Scholarships should meet the following criteria:

• Be a permanent resident or citizen of Canada;
• Be a resident of Alberta for at least 6 months and be studying with a teacher in Alberta;
• Be pursuing music studies  practical, theory, advanced studies, etc,
• Have a desire to continue to share their musical talent through teaching.
• One of the two recipients must be the student of an ARMTA teacher.

How the Pedagogy Scholarship is awarded:

• A committee designated by the ARMTA Provincial Board will review applications each June. The decision of the committee is final.
• The committee reserves the right to withhold the scholarship if a suitable candidate is not found.
• All cheques from the ARMTA Recognition Fund are made out in the name of the student/recipient. They cannot be made out to an ARMTA member, to the parents, to an institution of learning, or to the instructor of the student.

Applying for the ARMTA Pedagogy Scholarship:

Fill out the online application form by clicking the apply now button below. You will be asked to upload your letter and a copy of your transcript after filling out the form.

1. Letter written by the candidate describing their future pedagogical plans and goals, and signed by the candidate’s pedagogy instructor, verifying the candidate’s mark and potential. Maximum 500 words. The questions and comments below will assist you and your instructor in providing relevant information to the Pedagogy Scholarship Committee:

• Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
• What would you say are the most important attributes of a music teacher?
• What do you think is the most important thing you have learned in your music studies?
• Describe an influential teacher you have had in your life, not necessarily in the music field, and how they will influence your teaching.

2. A transcript of your pedagogy course mark(s) from the institution (eg. university; Royal Conservatory Elementary, Intermediate or Advanced Pedagogy; Conservatory Canada).