Criteria and Applications

Scholarship Application Deadline April 30, 2024.

Guidelines & Criteria

TODA offers two types of scholarships; one for graduating, college-bound High School Seniors and another one for students already enrolled in a college or university.  The latter requires a minimum of 45+ credit hours and a 3.0 GPA toward a degree in music education.

• Must be entering as a full-time freshman in the Fall following the summer the award is presented
• Must be entering a Texas college or university 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
• Must be sponsored by a current TODA Member 

• Must have a minimum of 45+ credit hours or college course work toward a degree in music education
• Must show proof of current enrollment in a Texas college or university with a declared major in music education or similar major
• Must have an overall GPA of 3.0 

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 and/or a current TODA member
• Professional style resume 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 achieved
• Copy of your current academic transcript
• Recent photo & short biography - these will not be made visible to the Scholarship Committee, and will only be used by the TODA Office in the event you are selected.