Scholarships

Graduate Students

Apply by November 1, 4:30 pm CT

Scholarships have been awarded to the following people for the 2024-2025 school year.

 

2024-2025 Scholarship Recipients

Wendi Burwinkel
Kaitlyn Candler
Gabi Guest
Amanda Happel
Kirstie Lisk-McCallum
Dexx Moore
Lauren Robertson
Felipe Rosales
Courtney Villarreal

The portal for 2025-2026 scholarship applications opens on August 1st.

The following scholarship is available to graduate students (multiple are awarded annually):
One-Year Graduate Study Scholarships: $1,250 for 3 Hours and $2,500 for 6+ hours for studies during the summer 2025 and/or fall 2025 semesters.

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be an Active member of TMEA.
  • Must have a minimum of three years, full-time, classroom teaching experience in Texas with music as the primary teaching field at the time of application.
  • Must be pursuing a music-related graduate degree at a fully-accredited university within the state of Texas.

Application Criteria

  • Completed TMEA Scholarship Application. Do not create more than one application. If you have created an application and lost your upload link please email kvanlandingham@tmea.org before 3:30 pm on November 1.
  • Submit 5 names and emails of individuals who can address your potential for success in a graduate music education program, success as a music educator, music skills and abilities, work ethic, and other personal qualities. These evaluations will be completed online.
  • Self-composed short essay (1-2 pages) that describes your reasons for becoming a teacher, commitment to music education, and future career goals. This document must be uploaded in PDF or Microsoft Word format.
  • Professional resume that includes any music and/or teaching honors or recognition you have received during your career. This document must be uploaded in PDF or Microsoft Word format.
  • Copy of your current academic transcript may be uploaded as a PDF or mailed to TMEA, 7900 Centre Park Dr., Austin, TX 78754. Do not fax or email your transcript to TMEA.

Need Help?

For questions about TMEA scholarships, contact Kay Vanlandingham.