Suzuki Scholarships

2024 Sessions

For Suzuki Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, and Piano

Session 1:
June 16 – 19

Session 2:
June 20 – 23

Donations to the Blue Lake Suzuki Scholarship funds are welcome. Visit bluelake.org/give/ to support our scholarship program.

John Kendall Scholarship for a Michigan violin teacher trainee

One $700 scholarship will be awarded to a Michigan teacher taking Violin Book 1 training. Applications must be submitted along with a cover letter explaining the financial need, three letters of recommendation, and a copy of, or link to, the video recording sent to the SAA as part of the Teacher Training Application. 

$700

John Kendall Violin Scholarship for a Michigan string student

$250

Jennifer McGraw Cello Scholarship

$250

Student String Scholarships

2 available for Bk 1 or Bk 2 string student
2 available for Bk 3 or Bk 4 string student
1 available for Bk 5+ string student
1 available for piano student, any level

$250 ea.

Armena Marderosian Piano Scholarship

$150

Suzuki Family Camp Scholarships

For scholarship descriptions, see the menu below.
Student Scholarships

Seven scholarships of $250 are available to students of any level on any instrument. Completed applications must be submitted along with two letters of support: one from the parent / guardian and one from the private teacher. Letters should address the family’s financial need as well as the personal and musical background of the student. Previous recipients are not eligible.

John Kendall Violin Scholarship

One scholarship of $400 is available for a Michigan violin student. Candidates must submit an application, cover letter explaining financial need, three letters of recommendation, an audition video link of a polished piece (recital performances are acceptable), and a copy of the first two pages of your IRS tax form. Deadline for submission is April 1. Notification of awards is April 16. Previous recipients are not eligible. 

For further information:

Anne Kearney-Looman

Registrar