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National Piano Foundation

Private-foundation scholarship · Texas · published from the foundation’s own IRS filing

Everything below comes from the foundation’s Form 990-PF (tax period ending 2024-06-30) — the public filing where a foundation that accepts applications must state who to contact, how to apply, its deadlines, and its restrictions. Free to read, always.

Deadline
See the foundation’s filing
Applications go to
Dallas, TX
Foundation assets
$3,471
end of filing year

Who is eligible

“Scholarship awardees must sign an agreement stating they will adhere to the following requirements of receiving the scholarship:Must demonstrate a commitment to developing an RMM group piano program in their independent studio and/or their community (in partnership with a local piano retailer, music school, senior center, or other appropriate venues.)Submit quarterly updates about their group piano program in June, September, December and a final report March 31. (Reporting will include teaching materials, number and age of students, appraisals of student progress, event programs, examples of promotional materials, studio policies, and more.)Work in partnership with NPF to collect video testimonials from RMM teachers and their students, including students ages and progress, curricula information and instrument sales and/or rentals resulting from their RMM classes.Scholarship awardees who do not adhere to the above requirements will be required to refund one-half of the grant money.”

Restrictions are quoted from the filing’s own words. A foundation’s mailing address doesn’t always decide who’s eligible — the restriction text above does.

How to apply

“To be considered for a scholarship, applicants (recipients of past scholarships are not eligible):Must be age 21 or older and have a minimum of two years piano teaching experience (group teaching experience required)Must be a member of MTNA (a portion of the scholarship may be directed toward MTNA dues)Scholarship applicants must submit:1.a short application form 2.a resume of your education and teaching experience (private and group)3.a 500-750 word essay demonstrating your understanding of RMM group teaching, its philosophy, why you want to pursue RMM teacher training, and how you plan to implement an RMM group piano program in your local community please list the site(s) that have indicated a commitment to having an RMM program, including the name of the director. For example, if you plan to teach in a retail store, provide the name and telephone of the store and the manager.4.a recent digital photo”

Application contact

Deadline

“January”

We don’t compute a date we can’t verify — the filing’s own words above are the best available record. Confirm with the foundation.

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National Piano Foundation — frequently asked

Who is eligible for National Piano Foundation?

The foundation's filing states: "Scholarship awardees must sign an agreement stating they will adhere to the following requirements of receiving the scholarship:Must demonstrate a commitment to developing an RMM group piano program in their independent studio and/or their community (in partnership with a local piano retailer, music school, senior center, or other appropriate venues.)Submit quarterly updates about their group piano program in June, September, December and a final report March 31. (Reporting will include teaching materials, number and age of students, appraisals of student progress, event programs, examples of promotional materials, studio policies, and more.)Work in partnership with NPF to collect video testimonials from RMM teachers and their students, including students ages and progress, curricula information and instrument sales and/or rentals resulting from their RMM classes.Scholarship awardees who do not adhere to the above requirements will be required to refund one-half of the grant money." Always confirm current eligibility with the foundation before applying.

What is the deadline for National Piano Foundation?

The filing describes the deadline as: "January" Confirm the exact date with the foundation.

How do I apply to National Piano Foundation?

From the filing: "To be considered for a scholarship, applicants (recipients of past scholarships are not eligible):Must be age 21 or older and have a minimum of two years piano teaching experience (group teaching experience required)Must be a member of MTNA (a portion of the scholarship may be directed toward MTNA dues)Scholarship applicants must submit:1.a short application form 2.a resume of your education and teaching experience (private and group)3.a 500-750 word essay demonstrating your understanding of RMM group teaching, its philosophy, why you want to pursue RMM teacher training, and how you plan to implement an RMM group piano program in your local community please list the site(s) that have indicated a commitment to having an RMM program, including the name of the director. For example, if you plan to teach in a retail store, provide the name and telephone of the store and the manager.4.a recent digital photo" Applications go to the contact listed on this page in Dallas, TX.

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Where this information comes from

Every fact on this page is published from the foundation’s own IRS Form 990-PF for the tax period ending 2024-06-30 (EIN 366129524). Part XV of that form is where a private foundation that accepts unsolicited applications must tell the IRS — and the public — who to send applications to, what to include, any deadlines, and any restrictions on awards. Most of these programs are never listed on scholarship search sites; the filing is often the only public record they exist.

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