Texas Music Educators Association Scholarship

Apply for a TMEA scholarship to help support your educational journey. Scholarship applications are accepted from August 1 to October 31. Scholarship recipients are announced in January.

About TMEA Scholarships

TMEA is pleased to offer over $200,000 in scholarships each year for undergraduate and graduate music study in Texas.

Thank you to our members and music industry partners for their generous contributions! Want to support the future of music education?

Apply for a Scholarship

Apply for a TMEA scholarship to help support your educational journey. Scholarship applications are accepted from August 1 until the October deadline. Scholarship recipients are announced in January.

Scholarship Opportunities

Explore scholarship opportunities, check eligibility requirements, and review application criteria. Scholarship applicants will receive notification via email during the week of January 12, 2026.

For Graduating High School Seniors

• Bill Cormack Scholarship: $3,000 per year for up to five years (one awarded annually)
• Past-Presidents Memorial Scholarship: $2,500 per year for up to five years (one awarded annually)
• Past-Presidents Scholarship: $2,500 per year for up to five years (one awarded annually)
• Executive Board Scholarship: $2,500 per year for up to five years (one awarded annually)
• One-Year Scholarships: $2,500 for one year (multiple awarded annually)

Eligibility Requirements

• Texas high school graduate must be entering as a full-time freshman, as defined by the attending institution, in a Texas college or university in the fall 2027
• Must major in a music degree program leading to Texas teacher certification with music as the primary teaching field

Application Criteria

To be eligible to receive a TMEA Scholarship, you must submit your completed Scholarship Application by 4:30 PM CT on the deadline. Do not create more than one application. 

Names & Emails of Five References

Submit five (5) names of individuals, and their email addresses, of people who can address your potential for success in an undergraduate music education program, music skills and abilities, work ethic, and other personal qualities. One evaluation must be submitted by your primary ensemble director. These evaluations will be completed online.

Short Essay

Self-composed essay that describes when you knew you wanted to be a music educator, the teachers who inspired you, and the teacher you want to become. Applicants are expected to write their essays in their own authentic voice, reflecting their personal thoughts and insights. Essays will be inspected to detect the percentage of AI-generated content, and the result will be considered in the application evaluation.

This document must be uploaded in PDF or Microsoft Word format.

Professional Resume

Professional resume that includes a list of musical and academic honors, awards, recognitions, affiliations, community involvement, and service.

This document must be uploaded in PDF or Microsoft Word format.

Current Academic Transcript

Copy of your current academic transcript may be uploaded as a PDF or mailed to TMEA, 7900 Centre Park Dr., Austin, TX 78754. Your transcript must be received on or before the deadline. Do not email or fax your transcript to TMEA.