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.