Scholarship Awards and Honors
Scholarship Application (.pdf)
Summer Camp Application (.pdf)
The Mildred Allen Scholarship is presented to the top performer in the grades 9-10 division. This award shall be presented annually in loving memory of Mildred Allen and in celebration for the wonderful legacy she has left. None who knew her will ever forget her endless contributions to the Guild and to the piano teaching field.
The Richard Gigax award is presented to the top performer in the grades 7-8 division.
The Robinette Gilkison Scholarship is awarded to the top performer in the 11-12 division of the IPTG Scholarship auditions. One of her closest friends, Mildred Allen, described her in this way:
| People | Person |
|---|---|
| Perfectionist | Professional |
| Executive | Enthusiastic |
| Organizer | Resourceful |
| Performer | Sympathetic |
| Lovable | Off-beat |
| Entertainer | Noteworthy |
The above honors are dedicated to the memory of two great teachers and leaders, Robinette and Mildred; and to Dick, a music education visionary.
The Mark Gray Jazz Study Award has been created in memory of former student Mark Gray, by Elizabeth Brock. The purpose of this scholarship is to aid a student in pursuing jazz piano study in addition to classical piano study. Auditions will be held in conjunction with the Spring Scholarship Auditions and an essay will be required. More information will be available at Guild meetings.
The Barbara Martin Scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who intends to continue piano study in college.