Merle Montgomery Doctoral Grant 

DESCRIPTION
$3,000 awarded on the basis of evidence that an applicant is a doctoral candidate  (ABD) whose advanced work toward the degree is at a significant stage of completion.

REQUIREMENTS
Required Materials Checklist:

1. Current resume
2. Statement of Mu Phi Epsilon participation
3. Most recent unofficial college transcript
4. Composers:
1. Score and high-quality recording of a recent composition. Submission via links to YouTube preferred (or other comparable sites, no Dropbox). Recordings in the Scholarship Application process must not be older than two years from the date of application.
5. Performers:
1. High-quality recording of a recent performance. Submission via links to YouTube preferred (other comparable sites, no Dropbox). Recordings in the Scholarship Application process must not be older than two years from the date of application.
2. List of the recorded repertoire with the following information:
1. Exact titles, opus numbers
2. Composers' names
3. Timings
6. Theorists, Historians, and Educators:
1. One recent paper or publication
7. Letter or document showing status as an advanced (ABD) doctoral candidate
8. Concise statement of the purpose for which this grant will be used
9. A detailed budget
10. Two current letters of recommendation
11. $25 Application Fee

Please note that there will be no return of application fee for incomplete and disqualified applications.

NUMBER OF AWARDS
1

AWARD AMOUNT
$3,000

TOTAL AMOUNT AWARDED
$3,000

APPLICATION DEADLINE
March 1

APPLICATION LINK

Questions? For general inquiries about Mu Phi Epsilon grants and scholarships, please contact [email protected]. For questions about this particular award, please contact the appropriate scholarship chair. All applicants must be dues-paying members in good standing. If you cannot log in to access the application, please contact [email protected].