AIBF Professional Development Scholarships
The Alberta International Band Festivals are pleased to announce four professional development scholarships, valued at $500 each (for a total of $2,000 annually).
- Two scholarships will be awarded annually at the Feature Concert of the Alberta International Band Festival in Edmonton. (Any band teacher residing and working north of the City of Red Deer.)
- Two scholarships will be awarded annually at the Showcase Concert of the Alberta International Band Festival in Calgary.
It is the intent of the scholarship that the funds be put towards costs incurred by the recipient educator to attend high quality professional development conferences. Examples could include:
- The Alberta Band Association Conference
- The Chicago Midwest Band & Orchestra Clinic
- Music Mentors International Workshops
Applications will only be accepted from directors whose bands are registered and participating in the Alberta International Band Festival.
We are very grateful to the Alberta International Band Festival Scholarship Fund for their generosity in funding this professional development for four educators.
The application deadline is February 1 Annually. Please view guidelines for submission requirements below.
AWARD DISBURSEMENT:
The successful applicants in the northern portion of the Province of Alberta will be notified by telephone and in writing. A certificate of acknowledgement will be presented to the recipients at the Alberta International Band Festival Showcase or Feature Concert Annually.
The scholarship monies will be paid directly to the successful applicants upon presentation of receipts from the chosen conference (examples could include registration fee, transportation costs or hotel costs). In all matters concerning the eligibility and payment, the decision of the AIBF Scholarship Committee shall be final.
Eligibility Criteria and Submission Guidelines:
All applicants MUST meet the following criteria:
- Be a resident of Alberta, and have at least one of their band ensembles register and participate in either of the Edmonton or Calgary Alberta International Band Festivals.
- Be a current grade junior, middle or senior high school band director.
- Provide a resume of background, education and professional development goals.
- Demonstrate a strong desire to improve as an educator.
- Submit a letter of intent, briefly outlining the reasons why you would be a good candidate for this scholarship.
- Please be sure to include school and home mailing information, as well as pertinent email and telephone numbers.
Application and Selection Process:
Each year, prior to the Alberta International Band Festival, application forms and related materials will be made available to band directors and potential candidates via e-newsletters and on the AIBF website. Applicants will be required to submit their applications so they are received by the assigned deadline each year.