Student Scholarships
Application deadline is: February 28, 2025
The Suzuki Association of Colorado is proud to offer two scholarships total of up to $500 each to assist with the cost of attending a Suzuki Institute.
SAC board members will award the scholarships based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to financial need, length of study under the Suzuki method, intent to help further the growth and development of the Suzuki Association of Colorado in future years, and talent.
New Rules as of December 1, 2023:
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Board members and their family members are not allowed to be awarded scholarships
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A family may apply for a scholarship no more than once every three years
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The board does not have to award scholarships every year. Scholarship funds may be held over for future years.
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Families with more than one Suzuki student may receive more than one scholarship.
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Suzuki students who reside in Wyoming are welcome to apply.
These rules have been established to avoid any conflict of interest issues and to encourage as many different individuals and families as possible to apply.
Requirements:
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Colorado or Wyoming resident of one year
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Holds a current family (associate) membership
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Completed application (available below) -- one application per student please
Optional, but preferred:
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Youtube or Vimeo links of student performing a polished piece.
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Letter of Recommendation from teacher
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Letter of intent showing long-term intent to continue instrument/music studies under the Suzuki method/willingness to volunteer at Suzuki events
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Letter from student/family stating financial need and interest in attending a Suzuki Institute.
To apply, please submit your answers to the following questions to: scholarships@cosuzuki.org
1. Student's Name
2. Parent's Name
3. Email address:
4. Address:
5. Phone Number
6. Instrument(s):
7. Number of Years studied:
8. Name of Suzuki teacher:
9. Is your teacher a member of SAC?
10. Teacher's email address:
11. Most recent polished piece and book number:
12. Suzuki summer institute you are applying to attending:
13. Have you received a previous SAC scholarship? If yes, which year did you receive it?
14. Are you applying for other scholarships? From Whom?
15. If you are awarded a scholarship, are you willing to volunteer (e.g., help at events) for SAC?
16. Optional: letter from family stating financial need.
17. Optional, but strongly suggested: Youtube or Vimeo links of most recent polished piece. If you are playing a string instrument, piano accompaniment is strongly recommended.
18. Optional: A letter of recommendation by your teacher.