Scholarships
Nancy Ferguson Memorial Scholarship
This application provides funding to offset tuition for Summer Orff Schulwerk Certification Courses at the University of Memphis.
You need to have been a member of AOSA and MCAOSA for one year, and must be currently be under contract as an elementary school music teacher.
The application is due March 6, 2026.
Shirley McRae Memorial Scholarship
This memorial scholarship supports a dedicated MCAOSA member who wishes to attend a levels course at the University of Memphis.
Applicants should be members of MCAOSA/AOSA and should have consistently helped with set up/break down at chapter functions during the 2022-2023 school year.
This application is due April 1.
Wincle Sterling Scholarship Application
This scholarship, honoring the amazing Wincle Sterling, supports a dedicated MCAOSA member who wishes to attend the National AOSA conference November 19-22, 2025 in Lexington, KY. The recipient will receive $500.00 towards conference fees and expenses.
To be considered, applicants (1) must be members of the MCAOSA/AOSA and (2) must provide evidence of ongoing support and assistance (e.g., monetary/snack donations, attending Saturday workshops, workshop setup/breakdown, etc.) during the past year (2024-2025) and the current year (2025-2026).
Deadline is September 15, 2025.