Excellence in Teaching Award Application

Scholarship Application

Excellence in Teaching Award

CMA + Marian W. Sharp Revocable Trust

The Excellence in Teaching Award provides financial assistance to an Iowa K-12 music educator to assist with professional development opportunities.

The funds may be used for all fees and costs associated with the event(s)/project(s) as outlined in the proposal; including; tuition, registration, travel, lodging, food, supplies, incidentals, etc.

The application period for the 2024 Excellence in Teaching Award is open through April 1, 2024.

Eligibility

To be eligible for consideration for the award, applicants must:

Be a resident of Iowa
Be a current music education professional
Funds must be used within one year of receipt

Award

Grand Prize: $2,500

Application Process and Deadline

The following application materials are required:

Completed application form (click “Application Form” tab above to complete and submit).
Three (3) completed recommendations, one of which must come from a current or former supervisor (Share this web page and ask them to complete and submit by clicking “Recommendation Form” tab above).

THE 2024 APPLICATION PERIOD IS OPEN THROUGH April 1, 2024.

Selection Process

Civic Music Association’s Scholarship Committee will select award winner based on the application and recommendations provided.

Notification

All 2024 award applicants will be notified of the Committee’s decision by May 15, 2024.

Contact Information

Brian Coyle, Executive Director
Civic Music Association
900 Keosauqua Way, Suite 113
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515.280.4020
brian@civicmusic.org

1Applicant

2Essay & Resumé

3Background

Applicant Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address City State ZIP Code
Email*
Phone*
School Name*
Photo Consent*
I grant permission to CMA to use any photos of the applicant in publication or on the CMA website to promote the scholarship.
- I agree

Proposal
Describe how you will use the funds and how it will impact your teaching and professional life.*
Budget & Timeline*
Please share a budget for the project and when you plan to complete it. If selected as the recipient of this award, you will be required to submit a short video recording following the completion of the event(s)/project(s). The video should show and describe how funds were used, their personal impact, and how it manifests in your classroom and teaching.
Resumé
Resumé
Max. file size: 100 MB.

How did you hear about this award?
Is there anything else you would like us to know?
Applicant Signature*
I agree that all information represented in this application is accurate and that any monies received from this scholarship will be used to further my music study.
- I agree
Phone
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1Contact Info

2Recommendation

Applicant Name*
First Last
Your Name*
First Last
Your Email*
Your Phone*
Relationship to the Applicant*

Scholarship Application