Funding & Scholarships

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Funding Ideas to Attend the Conference

Professional development or PTSA grants can help with registration and travel expenses.
School booster organization may provide support for continuing education.
Students: Check on undergraduate and/or graduate travel grants for professional development, research presentations, and more.
ASTA State or Student Chapters may offer scholarships or grants.
ESSER funds for ongoing professional development may assist.
Book hotel and travel arrangements EARLY to secure the best rates.

Justification Toolkit
Why should you attend the 2025 ASTA National Conference? Use this Justification Toolkit to learn more about how to advocate for your attendance, professional development, and funding ideas!

George Bornoff Memorial Scholarship

Sponsored by the Foundation for the Advancement of String Education (FASE) in conjunction with ASTA

DUE Monday, October 14, 2024
George Bornoff Memorial Scholarship Application
Full-time school orchestra teachers in their first 8 years of string teaching who have a current ASTA Membership can apply. This year's award is $1,000 to attend the 2025 ASTA National Conference!

The following article appears in the August 2024 issue of American String Teacher and highlights the experiences of the George Bornoff Memorial Scholarship Awardee each year.