Shields-Gillespie Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant must be an AOSA member who has been a member for the previous fiscal year, a U.S. citizen or have resided in the U.S. for the past five years, have financial need, and is actively involved in pre-school or kindergarten programs for low-income and racially-diverse populations.

How to Apply

Apply directly through American Orff-Schulwerk Association (AOSA)'s official application . Review the eligibility requirements above first, and give yourself time before the January 15, 2027 deadline.

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