To be considered for the Myrna Brown International Scholarship, the applicant must:

1. Be a citizen of, and actually reside in, a developing country. Citizens of most European countries are not eligible for this scholarship and are advised not to submit an eligibility application. If you are not sure if your country is a developing country, please refer to International Monetary Fund (IMF) guidelines.

   1. Applicants living, working or studying in the U.S. at the time of application, or at the time of the 2028  convention, are not eligible, and their applications will not be considered.

   2. Please refer to the World Bank website to determine eligibility based on whether the country where you live is a developing country. Only those applicants living in a country described as low-income, lower-middle income, or upper-middle income on this website are eligible to apply. Applicants who are not living in a low-income,  lower-middle income, or upper-middle income country are not eligible to apply and will not be considered.

2. Be available to travel to the U.S. and attend the 2028 convention in New Orleans, August 10–13, 2028. If the recipient is unable to attend the convention, they must complete a professional development project focused on community engagement, based on their original proposal, within 12 months of receiving notification of the award.

3. Not be a previous winner of the Myrna Brown International Scholarship or related to any member of the Myrna Brown International Scholarship Committee.

4. Demonstrate personal economic need, defined as not being able to attend the NFA Convention without financial assistance.

There are two components that must be submitted in order to be considered for the Myrna Brown International Scholarship:

• Eligibility Questionnaire (Available November 1, 2026). Deadline: January 15, 2027
• All applicants are required to submit an eligibility questionnaire by January 15, 2027.
• Applicants will be informed if they are eligible to apply by January 20. Applicants who have not submitted this form and been informed that they are eligible to apply will not be considered.
• Application Form (by invitation, following a review of your Eligibility Questionnaire). Deadline: February 20, 2027
• If you have submitted an eligibility questionnaire and received confirmation that you're eligible to apply, you must submit an application form by February 20, 2027. Please note that if you did not submit an eligibility questionnaire or did not meet the eligibility requirements, your application will not be considered.
• Before uploading your application materials, rename all electronic files so they begin with your name (example: Jane Doe Filename).  

The Myrna Brown International Scholarship is on a two-year scholarship cycle and will be awarded for attendance at NFA conventions in even years. Applicants must submit both the eligibility questionnaire and the application form by the stated deadlines in order to be considered. Applications not received in complete form by the deadline will be disqualified.

1. A biography or résumé in English not exceeding two pages, including the applicant's full legal name, date and place of birth, current residence address and residence addresses during the past five years, contact information including email address, citizenship, education, and (if applicable) professional or occupational information.
2. A written statement in English not exceeding 300 words describing: (a) why attending the NFA convention will benefit the applicant's musical development, and (b) how the applicant will utilize the experience of attending the NFA convention to further the development of flute music in the applicant's home country.
3. A written proposal in English, not exceeding 1000 words, outlining the 30- to 45-minute presentation they propose to give at the NFA Convention.
   1. The presentation must consist of or strongly relate to flute music. Examples of possible presentations include:
      1. A program of flute music from the applicant's country
      2. A presentation on a specific composer or several composers, including performances of their works
      3. A presentation on innovative teaching ideas or methods
      4. A presentation offering a significant historical perspective on music from the applicant's country
   2. Community Engagement Requirement: This project must be community-based. Applicants should include a section in their proposal describing:
      1. How the project engages with their local or musical community
      2. The anticipated impact of the project on that community (e.g., educational, cultural, social, or artistic outcomes)
4. A video and audio recording of the applicant performing one or more selections of flute music for a minimum of 15 minutes, recorded not more than 90 days before submission of the recording. 

Note: The recording technology used does not need to be of professional quality; a typical hand-held digital recording is acceptable. Applicants are not expected or encouraged to spend any significant sum in creating the audio-video recording. If the proposed presentation includes performances of flute music, each part of the repertoire to be performed must be included. If the proposed presentation does not include a performance of flute music, the recording must include a flute performance by the applicant of two or more pieces from the standard solo repertoire. 

1. The potential for future positive impact on the development of flute music in the applicant's home country as a result of the applicant's participation in the NFA convention (50% of total evaluation); and
2. The applicant's ability to present in lecture or performance format at the NFA convention or to serve as a competition judge, as applicable (50% of total evaluation).

1. The Myrna Brown Scholarship Flutist will attend at least three full days of the NFA Convention in the year of the scholarship.
2. The Myrna Brown Scholarship Flutist will make a 30- to 45-minute presentation to the NFA Convention which must include the elements described in the proposal submitted pursuant to Paragraph 3 of the Application Requirements.
3. Within two weeks after the close of the NFA Convention, the Myrna Brown Scholarship Flutist will participate in a post-convention interview by a writer for The Flutist Quarterly. The subject matter of the interview will be the Myrna Brown Scholarship Flutist's experiences at the NFA Convention, how such experiences have influenced and will influence their musical life, and how the Myrna Brown Scholarship Flutist will share information with their country's flute community regarding the activities and services of the NFA.
4. The Myrna Brown Scholarship Flutist consents to the use of their name, photograph, and personal information stated in the application materials (except financial information) and/or disclosed in the interview, in publications of the NFA, including but not limited to the NFA Convention program, The Flutist Quarterly, and the NFA website.
5. The successful scholarship recipient is responsible for applying for a visa to enter the U.S., if applicable.