For Teachers:
Ever thought of attending the PMEA All-State Conference but worried about the costs? We’re excited to announce a special opportunity: we’re funding 5 District 12 teachers to attend this year’s conference in Hershey! This grant covers both registration and hotel expenses, making it easier than ever to access this incredible professional development experience. Applications are due by February 1. https://forms.gle/EyBvmMf82HZ5XTZX6
For Students – Class of 2025
PMEA District 12 annually awards scholarships to high school seniors who will be majoring in music education at an accredited college or university. These scholarships are intended to support students across diverse musical fields, including choral, band, and orchestra, ensuring representation from each area.
Each scholarship for the Class of 2025 will be in the amount of $1000.00.
Verification of acceptance to a music education program will be required. District 12 reserves the right to withhold any of the scholarships if none of the candidates meet established criteria.
Applicants can apply for a scholarship here: https://tinyurl.com/PMEAD122025Scholarships
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates must have participated in a PMEA District 12 High School Band, Orchestra, Choral, Jazz Band, or A Capella Festival in their high school career.
The candidate’s director must be a current active member in good standing of PMEA.
The candidate must be enrolled as a music education major at an accredited college or
university.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Meet all the criteria listed above.
Fill out the Scholarship Application by March 31, 2025 at 11:59:59 PM.
SELECTION PROCESS:
The District 12 Scholarship Committee will meet to review all applications.
The Scholarship Committee will present to the Executive Board their recommendations.
Any members of the Executive Committee whose own students are applicants will be excused from the selection process.
Winners will be notified no later than May 1, 2025. The awards can be announced at the
winner’s own school during an appropriate ceremony, if possible.
Upon receiving a Final High School Transcript verifying the student’s high school graduation, monies will be sent directly to the student’s school in the form of a check.
Any questions pertaining to Scholarships can be directed to Shawn Lee at
vicepresident@pmead12.org.