June Caskey was a member of the Hamilton-Halton branch of the Ontario Registered Music Teachers’ Association for almost 70 years. She was an outstanding teacher and music educator, who devoted her life to advancing music education and appreciation in the community. June was also in the first graduating class of the McMaster University Bachelor of Music programme.
Her colleagues in the Hamilton-Halton branch of ORMTA will be awarding a scholarship for the next several years to a student of a Hamilton-Halton ORMTA member teacher who plans to study music at the university level, be it performance, music therapy, music education or some related field.
The 2024 recipient of the scholarship is Sophie Huang, a student of Dr. Amelia G. Yates and Roland Packer. Sophie is continuing her studies at Western University. The application deadline is July 31st, 2026.
Eligible Candidates: Must be a student of a Hamilton/Halton Branch member who has been accepted to a University/College music program and plan to begin their studies this coming fall.
Applicants need to provide required documents as well as a statement of no more than 250 words about your extra-curricular interest, academic achievements and any future musical plans, including where you plan to study.
Thank you to our teachers for encouraging your eligible students to apply.
The winner will be chosen by the June Caskey Memorial Concert/Fundraising committee.