Call for Nominations: Brian & Cathy Smith Memorial Fund

Call for Nominations: Brian & Cathy Smith Memorial Fund Nomination for this award is required The Brian and Cathy Smith Memorial Fund was established by AMTA member Alice Avigal and the Smith family in memory of Brian Smith, a young man who valued music in his life and died in a drug-related accident. The scholarship is for music therapy interns pursuing training in chemical dependency or in adolescent programs. In 2006, the fund was renamed to include Brian's mother, Cathy, who passed away in 2005. Award: One cash scholarship of $500 will be available each year. Requirements / Scoring: 1. Completed Scholarship Application Form, signed and dated - 0 points 2. Personal, community and college activities - 10 points 3. College transcript (student copy) - 15 points 4. Letters of recommendation - 15 points **must be submitted by author a. from a music therapy professor b. from a professional familiar with the applicant's clinical skills c. another person of the applicant's choice 5. Participation in AMTA, conferences, AMTAS, committees, presentations, publications - 20 points 6. Short essay (800 words) on long-term professional goals - 20 points 7. Brief essay (400 words) explaining why the applicant is pursuing training in chemical dependency or adolescent programs - 20 points Selection Procedure:  Nominations due - February 8, 2013 Application deadline:  All entries must be received by 6:00...

Source: ScanGrants feed - January 9, 2013 Category: Research Authors: American Music Therapy Association Source Type: funding