Texas Orchestra Directors Association Barbara Eads Memorial Scholarship
Our most heartfelt thanks to the 2011 Scholarship Donors
| Nathaniel Keefer |
Melissa Torres |
| Lamar Smith |
Brian Coatney |
| Rena Hulen |
John chung-hang Law |
| Sandra Shaffer |
Anastasia Payne |
| Charles Tittsworth |
Linda Nicolosa |
| Connie Stavinoha |
Kelly Comfort |
| Ann Victor |
Stephen Payne |
| Juan A Valenciano |
John Thornton |
| Dee Ann Cason |
Bryan Barrett |
| Clint Brown |
Robert Meinecke |
Scholarship Guidelines Eligibility Requirements for the Above One-Year Scholarship:
- Awarded to Graduating High School Seniors
- Must be entering as a full-time freshman in a Texas college or university in fall 2012 taking a minimum of 12 hours
- Must major in a music degree program leading to Texas teacher certification with music as the primary teaching field
Application Criteria and Required Documentation for All Undergraduate Scholarships:
- Completed TODA Scholarship Application
- Self-composed short essay (1-2 pages) that describes your reasons for becoming a teacher, commitment to music education, and future career goals.
- 3-5 evaluations from individuals who can address your potential for success in an undergraduate music education program, potential for success as a music educator, music skills and abilities, work ethic, and other personal qualities. One evaluation must be submitted by your primary ensemble director.
- Professional style resumé that includes a list of any All-State or All-Region groups in which you have participated, any musical honors you have achieved, and any academic or non-musical honors you have received.
- Copy of your current academic transcript.