Music Teacher Scholarships

A college junior majoring in Music Education at a college or university which has a Music Education Department offering a degree in same. Entry Fee: None Award Amount: $1,150 (Funded by the Gretchen E. Van Roy Endowment)

A college Sophomore majoring in Music Education at a college or university which has a Music Education Department offering a degree in same. Entry Fee: $5 Award Amount: $500 (Funded by the Myrtle Mehan and Hazel Morgan Legacies)

Music Students Eligibility: Open to any member of an organized choral music program. Criteria: Active, current membership in a recognized choral program; preference will be given to new applicants, demonstrating the ability to transfer experience and knowledge gained to other members of their choral group. Award: To provide for individual vocal training

 Pursuing a career in music, specifically piano and/or voice, with emphasis on Hawaiian music, opera or musical theatre  Demonstrate a serious commitment to music training, a career in music and dedication to artistic excellence  Demonstrate financial need  Submit two letters of recommendation from teachers (piano, voice), counselors or music professionals  One-page essay describing the applicant’s music background/education to-date, including any awards or special recognition  Finalists may be asked to conduct an informal musical performance or provide a video of their performance  Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) General criteria: • Must be a classified undergraduate student • Enrolled in a degree-seeking program, unless specifically noted • Enrolled in a two- or four-year, accredited* college institution in Hawai`i or the continental U.S. • Full-time status, unless specifically noted • Demonstrate interest in Hawaiian language, culture, history • Demonstrate a commitment to contribute to the greater community. *See website for accrediting bodies that are recognized by the Foundation. Applications are open to the general public. However, it is the policy of the Pauahi Foundation to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law.