For Undergraduate Students

• The Robert Floyd Scholarship for Music Education: $4,000 per year for up to four years (one awarded annually)
• One-Year Scholarships: $2,500 for one year, to be distributed for the fall 2027 semester (multiple awarded annually)
• One-Semester Student Teaching Scholarships: $2,500 for students scheduled to student teach during spring 2027 or fall 2027 semesters (multiple awarded annually)

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate music education major at a fully accredited university in Texas pursuing a degree that leads to Texas teacher certification with music as the primary teaching field
• Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time student as defined by the attending institution
• Must be a current College Student Member of TMEA
• Must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average on a four-point scale
• Student may reapply for consideration in subsequent years

One-Semester Student Teaching Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate music education major at a fully accredited university in Texas pursuing a degree that leads to Texas teacher certification with music as the primary teaching field
• Must be a current College Student Member of TMEA
• Must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average on a four-point scale
• Must be scheduled to student teach within the two semesters following the application deadline
• Must not currently have a TMEA Scholarship

Application Criteria

To be eligible to receive a TMEA Scholarship, you must submit your completed Scholarship Application by 4:30 PM CT on October 30. Do not create more than one application. If you have created an application and lost your upload link, please contact the Administrative Director before 3:30 PM CT on October 30.

☑ Names & Emails of Five References

Submit five (5) names of individuals, and their email addresses, of people who can address your potential for success as a music educator, music skills and abilities, work ethic, and other personal qualities. These evaluations will be completed online.

☑ Short Essay

Self-composed essay (1-2 pages) 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 most recent academic transcript may be uploaded as a PDF or mailed to TMEA, 7900 Centre Park Dr., Austin, TX 78754. If you are currently a freshman, you should submit your high school transcript. Your transcript must be received on or before October 30. Do not email or fax your transcript to TMEA.

For Graduate Students

• Graduate Study Scholarships: $1,250 for 3 Hours and $2,500 for 6+ hours for studies during the summer 2027 and/or fall 2027 semesters (multiple awarded annually)

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a current 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 in the state of Texas

Application Criteria

To be eligible to receive a TMEA Scholarship, you must submit your completed Scholarship Application by 4:30 PM CT on October 30. Do not create more than one application. If you have created an application and lost your upload link, please contact the Administrative Director before 3:30 PM CT on October 30.

☑ Names & Emails of Five References

Submit five (5) names of individuals, and their email addresses, of people who can address your success as a music educator, music skills and abilities, work ethic, and other personal qualities. These evaluations will be completed online.

☑ Short Essay

Self-composed essay (1-2 pages) that describes your primary goals as a music educator and how a graduate degree related to music education will help you achieve these goals. 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 most recent 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 October 30. Do not email or fax your transcript to TMEA.

For Current Elementary Educators

• Continuing Education Scholarships: Up to $2,000 to support registration and travel expenses for professional development courses that lead to certification in an elementary music education methodology, such as Kodály, Orff Schulwerk, Dalcroze, or similar training. Courses may take place online or in Texas and must be completed by December 31, 2027 (multiple awarded annually).

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a current Active Member of TMEA
• Must hold current Texas teaching certification and be teaching elementary music classes in Texas at the time of application
• Must be applying for support to attend a professional development course online or in Texas that leads to certification in an elementary music education methodology or related area

Application Criteria

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

☑ Name & Email of Principal + Fine Arts Administrator

Submit name(s) of individuals, and their email addresses, who can address your success as a music educator, music skills and abilities, work ethic, and other personal qualities.

☑ Professional Growth Statement & Needs Statement

Short-answer response describing how this continuing education opportunity will support your growth as a music educator and strengthen your ability to support students in your elementary music classroom. An additional short-answer response explaining why you are seeking scholarship assistance and how this funding would help make the continuing education opportunity possible.

☑ Professional Resume & Certification Information

Your job history, including your current elementary music teaching assignment, musical and academic honors or recognitions, and professional memberships, as well as current Texas teaching certifications and any additional professional certifications relevant to this continuing education opportunity.

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

☑ Program Information and Estimated Expenses

Information about the continuing education/professional development course for which scholarship support is requested, including course name, sponsoring organization or institution, whether the course is online or in person, the certification or completion it supports, and estimated registration and travel expenses.