National Piano Foundation

How to apply

This foundation reports that it accepts applications.

To be considered for a scholarship, applicants (recipients of past scholarships are not eligible):Must be age 21 or older and have a minimum of two years piano teaching experience (group teaching experience required)Must be a member of MTNA (a portion of the scholarship may be directed toward MTNA dues)Scholarship applicants must submit:1.a short application form 2.a resume of your education and teaching experience (private and group)3.a 500-750 word essay demonstrating your understanding of RMM group teaching, its philosophy, why you want to pursue RMM teacher training, and how you plan to implement an RMM group piano program in your local community please list the site(s) that have indicated a commitment to having an RMM program, including the name of the director. For example, if you plan to teach in a retail store, provide the name and telephone of the store and the manager.4.a recent digital photo

Deadlines: JANUARY

Restrictions: Scholarship awardees must sign an agreement stating they will adhere to the following requirements of receiving the scholarship:Must demonstrate a commitment to developing an RMM group piano program in their independent studio and/or their community (in partnership with a local piano retailer, music school, senior center, or other appropriate venues.)Submit quarterly updates about their group piano program in June, September, December and a final report March 31. (Reporting will include teaching materials, number and age of students, appraisals of student progress, event programs, examples of promotional materials, studio policies, and more.)Work in partnership with NPF to collect video testimonials from RMM teachers and their students, including students ages and progress, curricula information and instrument sales and/or rentals resulting from their RMM classes.Scholarship awardees who do not adhere to the above requirements will be required to refund one-half of the grant money.

Check the foundation's own materials before applying; details may have changed.