Jeannine Morris, President

200 Country Club Drive SE Warren, OH 44484-4660

Phone: 330-392-5690 E-mail: jkmorris200@embarqmail.com

The R. Keith Newton Music Education Essay Competition

given by the Ohio Federation of Music Clubs.

1^st Place Award – $1,000

2nd Place Award - $ 500

ELIGIBILITY

1. Applicants must be in their SOPHOMORE or JUNIOR year in college, majoring in MUSIC

EDUCATION and must be a citizen of the United States.

2. Application Fee of $15 must be submitted with the application.

3. Students must be attending a college affiliated with OFMC to be eligible to apply.

The awards will be based on the following requirements:

* An essay on what constitutes a good music educator, and why you are selecting this

profession;

* A recommendation in writing, from one of the music faculty of your college;

* Your grade point average will also be considered

A check will be issued to the winner’s college, in your name, in September. This check will apply toward tuition for your junior or senior year.

NOTE:

DEADLINE DATE FOR APPLICATIONS

Application and essay must be postmarked no later than March 1 annually. ________________________________________________________

APPLICATION

The Ohio Federation of Music Clubs R. Keith Newton Music Education Scholarship

Please Print

Name School

Home Address School Address

Street Street

City, State, & Zip City, State, & Zip

Age (must be between 19 & 26) Birth Date Year in School

Nominating Faculty Member Your GPA

Faculty Member Home Phone

I certify that I have read the entrance requirements and that I am a native born or naturalized U.S. citizen eligible to enter this competition. I promise to comply with all conditions and requirements of the official rules.

Signature (student applicant)

Send Application to: Margaret L. Stephenson, Chairman

4 Bryan Rd. – Briarwood, Athens, OH 44701-1354

Phone: 740-593-8160