Scholarships and Awards
Kodály Australia (KMEIA Inc) is pleased to support members through a suite of national scholarships and awards.
Awards for Excellence in Australian Kodaly-inspired Music Education
Recognising members of our community who have made an outstanding contribution and impact in the following categories: innovation, research, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ perspectives, early career teacher, and mentoring. View the dedicated awards page for the information sheet and nomination form.
Deanna Hoermann Scholarship (DHS)
$3000 towards postgraduate study at the Kodaly Institute of the Liszt Academy of Music, Hungary.
Past Scholarships and Awards
Australian Kodály Scholarship (AKS)
$3000 towards an original resource which will be made available online for free
Enid Scott Conference Award (ESCA)
Recognising exemplary voluntary service and providing financial assistance towards conference attendance
Many state branches and chapters also offer scholarships. Please contact your state branch for further information.
Scholarships and Awards
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