Provincial Scholarships
Scholarships are available at the national level (KSC) and within provincial branches offering a course during the summer. Members are welcome to apply for scholarships at the Provincial and National levels.
Click the links below to see province-specific scholarships available through each branch.
National Scholarships
KSC Kodály Canadian
Summer Study Scholarships 2024
APPLICATION deadline: june 16, 2024
Kodály Level I, II, or III Level Scholarships:
-Three (3) $500 scholarship for students enrolled in a Kodály Level course at either Université du Québec à Montréal, University of Alberta, University of Manitoba, or Western University
-One (1) $250 scholarship in memory of Denise Gagne for students enrolled in a Kodály Level course at either Université du Québec à Montréal, University of Alberta, University of Manitoba, or Western University
Acceptance of this funding will incur a responsibility on the applicant’s part to submit a summary of the student’s experience in the summer course to the Alla Breve editor, to be published in a subsequent issue of the journal, prior to receiving their award.
A headshot and short bio for publication in the Alla Breve and on the KSC website.
2023 Scholarship Winners
Crystal Tan
(AB)
Meredith Wanstall
(ON)
Kaitlyn Dietzmann
(AB)
Julie Doust
(QC)
Lois Wells-Bernard
(ON)
Marlene Nolet
(NS)
KSC Scholarship for Study at the
Kodály Institute of the
Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music
One (1) $1000 scholarship is available for a member of the KSC to study at the Kodály Institute in Kecskemét, Hungary.
This scholarship is made possible through the Klara and Oscar Bookbinder Legacy Fund
Please note:
• Applicants must be members of the Kodály Society of Canada
• Proof of registration/payment/attendance will be required before funds will be disbursed
• Successful applicants will be required to write an article about their experiences at the Institute for the KSC’s publication Alla Breve (photos welcome!)
• Successful applicants are encouraged to serve in their provincial KSC branch/community upon their return to Canada
INTERNATIONAL KATALIN FORRAI AWARD (IKS)
The purpose of the Award is to commemorate the worldwide contribution to the Music Education of young children made by Katalin Forrai during her lifetime. It is also to encourage, inspire and reward teachers in Early Years, Nursery and Kindergarten settings throughout the world who are contributing to her legacy through their work with children and teachers today.
The Award will comprise a certificate and an ornamental owl which symbolises Kati’s great wisdom. £200 will also be given to the successful recipient to help with expenses involved in attending the Presentation.
CRITERIA FOR ASSESSING NOMINATIONS
Nominees will
Be nominated by two people
Have a minimum of 10 years teaching experience
Show commitment to, and evidence of, success in implementing and practising the beliefs of the late Katalin Forrai
Have experience of working in different nursery/kindergarten/pre-school/Early Years/Foundation stage settings and /or different age groups within the same setting.
Darlene Ngo Memorial Fund Scholarship
The Kodály Society of Canada is grateful for the ongoing support of the Darlene Ngo Memorial Fund to provide members scholarships for study in accredited Canadian Kodály summer programs or for study at the Kodály Institute of the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music.
International Kodály Society Scholarships &
Sarolta Kodály Scholarships
Granted through the IKS
The International Kodály Society offers a number of scholarships for IKS members to participate in high quality training Kodály courses. The purpose of the scholarships is to encourage and to support the study of the music and ideas of Zoltán Kodály, as they apply to musical performance, pedagogy and composition.
For details please see IKS Scholarships and/or Sarolta Kodály Scholarship I for new students or Sarolta Kodály Scholarship II for returning students of the Kodály Institute.
Please visit the IKS page for more information about IKS Scholarships.