2026 Sessions
For Suzuki Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, and Piano
Session 1:
June 14 – 17
Session 2:
June 18 – 21
Donations to the Blue Lake Suzuki Scholarship funds are welcome. Visit bluelake.org/give to support our scholarship program.
The deadline for all student scholarship applications is April 1. The deadline for all teacher trainee scholarships is May 1.
Student Scholarships
Five scholarships of $250 (one session attendees) and two scholarships of $500 (for students attending both sessions) 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 $600 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.
$600
Teacher Trainee Scholarships
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
50% Scholarships
Up to four scholarships of 50% of the course cost are available.
50%
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.
Five scholarships of $250 (one session attendees) and two scholarships of $500 (for students attending both sessions) 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.
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.
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