AOSA Research Partnership Grant
American Orff-Schulwerk Association
Award: $500 – $8000
Deadline: January 15.
To provide financial aid to AOSA members who are interested in furthering the growth of Orff Schulwerk in Early Childhood Education. Qualifications: Applicants must be current members of AOSA who have completed Level 1 training and are eligible to apply for Professional Development scholarships for Level 2 training, even if the applicant has not been a member of AOSA for one full year; applicants must demonstrate financial need to further their education in Orff Schulwerk or be educators in Early Childhood programs with low-income populations; applicants may apply for training, instruments for their institution, or other valid creative projects; if funds are to be used for classroom instruments, a minimum of Level 1 training must have been completed prior to application; applicants must be actively involved in teaching preschool and/or kindergarten students in low-income populations; applicants must demonstrate strong motivation to study and use music; applicants must be citizens of the United States or have resided in the United States for the past five years. Selection criteria: Priority is given to first time applicants or those who have not received funding in the last three grant cycles. How to apply: Applicants must present evidence that the proposed professional development, instruments, or project will benefit a low-income population. Focus: Music.