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Scholarships

Applications due dates are fast approaching for Levels Scholarships and Grants to be used this Summer.

https://www.bcorff.ca/scholarships/

 

Birthe Kulich Scholarship - Due May 15th, 2025

Can be applied to Intro to Orff course running in BC

 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Grant - Due May 15th, 2025

Supporting Teachers from Diverse backgrounds to Intro

 

Joe Berarducci Scholarship – Due May 15th, 2025

Can be applied to Level III, Post-Level III, or Levels Course Instructor programs

 

The Carolyn McMillan Research Grant - Due June 15, 2023

Apply to Carl Orff Canada for this research grant

 

Birthe Kulich Scholarship

The Birthe Kulich Scholarship is offered each year to one or more members in good standing of the BC Orff Chapter. The award may be used for Introduction to Orff or Orff Level I courses in British Columbia. Level II applicants may also be considered, but are encouraged to apply for the Gunild Keetman Scholarship offered by Carl Orff Canada. Preference will be given to applicants who 

 

• Are currently teaching in or who intend to teach in a Music assignment

• Have demonstrated an active interest in the Orff approach (such as attending workshops or other events) 

• Demonstrate how they will benefit from the award and the course

• Have a strong musical background which may include a Bachelor of Music or other similar training 

Applications should include detailed information about musical background and music courses taken and demonstrate how they will benefit from the award and the course.  Financial need may be taken into consideration. 

Successful applicants will be required to write an article describing their experience that will be published on the BC Orff Chapter website and may be published in the Orff Ostinato. Applicants should apply directly to the Past President at pastpresident@bcorff.ca with a letter of intent, resume, a copy of any relevant certificates or degrees and a letter of recommendation.   

Scholarship amount will vary depending on the number of successful applicants. 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Grant

BC Orff recognizes the need for more diverse representation of its membership. The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion grant is an opportunity for a teacher from diverse and/or marginalized populations to attend the Introduction to Orff Course run by the BC Orff Chapter. Applicants should have a music background and identify as a person from one or more of the following groups: minority/ethnic, Indigenous Peoples, LGBTQ2SAI+, neurodiverse, or live with mental health or socioeconomic challenges. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the BC Orff Chapter.

Applicants should apply directly to the Past President at pastpresident@bcorff.ca with a letter of intent, including a description of musical background, and a letter of recommendation.

The Joe Berarducci Scholarship

A scholarship of up to $500, in honour of Joe Berarducci, is awarded to one or more applicants, who are members in good standing of the BC Orff Chapter, with priority given in the following order:

• applicants training under the Carl Orff Canada Mentorship Program for Levels Course Instructors
• applicants who are enrolled in an accredited Level III Orff Course
• applicants who have already completed Orff Level III and who are enrolled in an accredited Post Level III Master Class. This scholarship will be paid upon completion of the class for which it is awarded. Applicants should apply directly to the Past President at pastpresident@bcorff.ca with a letter of intent and a letter of recommendation.

The Carolyn McMillan Research Grant

Established in 1994, this $1000 grant is offered to encourage research relating to the application and study of Orff Schulwerk in Canada. Projects may be broad-based and may include such topics as:

• practical applications for the classroom
• the integration of the Orff approach in music therapy, private teaching, geriatrics, palliative care etc.
• pilot projects for the music education major or the practicing teacher
• a descriptive and evaluative annotation of bibliographic resources on Orff philosophy and/or Orff materials 

Applicants must be current members of Carl Orff Canada, Canadian citizens and Level III graduates.

For more information visit: Carl Orff Canada