Music Therapy is useful with autistic children owing in part to the non-verbal, non-threatening nature of the medium.
"Supporting Music Therapists
There are several financial programs to assist music therapists. Please click on the links to download the necessary submissions forms.
Internship Bursary - applications accepted year-round
Amount: $500
Objective: To provide financial support to unpaid interns
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Trust Fund Scholarship - deadline March 15
Amount: $2,500
Objective: Awarded to a student member in his/her final year of recognized Music Therapy programs
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Michael Cohl Fellowship - deadline March 15
Amount: $2,000 per year for up to 2 years
Objective: To promote graduate/doctorate-level research
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Trust Fund Project Grants - deadline October 1
*ONE GRANT PERIOD ONLY
Amount: Various awards
Objective: To support music therapy programs across Canada
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Trust Fund Research Grants - deadline October 1
*ONE GRANT PERIOD ONLY
Amount: Various awards
Objective: To support music therapy research across Canada
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