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.
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 and 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.