In order of earliest application deadline to latest
Brian and Cathy Smith Memorial Fund: One cash scholarship of $500 will available to current or incoming interns pursuing training in chemical dependency or in adolescent programs each year. 2022 Nomination Deadline: 5:00 pm EST on February 25, 2022 2022 Application Deadline: 5:00 pm EST on March 25, 2022
Christine K. Stevens Development Scholarship: Two full tuition scholarships for HealthRHYTHMS training (valued at $599 each) will be available each year. 2022 Nomination Deadline: 5:00 pm EST on February 25, 2022 2022 Application Deadline: 5:00 pm EST on March 25, 2022
Edwina Eustis Dick Scholarship for Music Therapy Interns: Two cash scholarships of $500 will be available to current or incoming interns each year. 2022 Nomination Deadline: 5:00 pm EST on February 25, 2022 2022 Application Deadline: 5:00 pm EST on March 25, 2022 Detailed information on application process for three preceding scholarships is located here
E.T. Gaston Research Competition
Sponsored by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) in cooperation with the Student Affairs Advisory Board. Undergraduate papers on any topic relevant to the music therapy profession using the philosophical, historical, descriptive, or experimental mode of research are invited. A cash reward of $500 will be awarded to the winner(s) along with the opportunity to have the paper reviewed for possible publication in the Journal of Music Therapy.
2022 Application Deadline: 5:00 pm EST June 24, 2022 without exception. More information is available here on the AMTAS website. Click here if you are a credentialed professional interested in becoming a judge for this scholarship.
The President's Challenge
The AMTAS President's Challenge was started in 2002 as a way for student music therapist to show our support for music therapy and to thank the professionals who have supported us in so many ways. The recipient must be a music therapist who is starting a music therapy program on a limited budget or with limited funds. We will support the recipient with donated musical items.
2022 Application Deadline: September 15, 2022 @ 11:59 PM Local time View more information and apply here.
STARS Awards: Students Taking an Active Role Scholarships
The American Music Therapy Association for Students (AMTAS) is pleased to offer FIVE scholarships for students (AMTA membership encouraged). The STARS Awards will be awarded to one undergraduate student and one graduate student. The STARS CBMT Scholarship will be awarded to an intern who will be transitioning to a professional and will cover the cost of siting for the CBMT exam. The STARS AMTA Membership Scholarship will be awarded to an intern who will be transitioning to a professional to help cover the cost of their first AMTA Professional Membership. The STARS Internship Allowance Scholarship will be awarded to a current intern to help with expenses.
Applicants must have an interest in being involved in AMTAS at the school, state, regional and/or national levels. These STARS Awards and Scholarships will be presented around the 2022 Symposium. Applicants do not need to be present at conference to apply and win.
2022 Application Deadline: September 15th @ 11:59 PM Pacific Standard Time View more information and apply here.
Students may apply for more than one scholarship.
Regional Support Funds
2022 Application Deadline: September 15th @ 11:59 PM Pacific Standard Time View more information and apply here.