SAM Summer Institute Scholarships

Each year SAM awards two need-based scholarships for summer institute study. SAM alternates the scholarship recipients each year between students and teachers. Students are awarded scholarships for summer camp and teachers are awarded teacher training scholarships.

Past scholarship recipients:
2009 Teachers: Christopher Beknell and Jonathan Reaoch
2008 Students: Sarah Grimes, Kyrie and Silas Sellnow, Julia Sennes
2007 Teacher: Hilarie Kirby
2006 Students: Alexandra Stonehocker, Leigh Stonehocker

Here is what these students had to say about their experiences:

My Suzuki Institute experience was an unforgettable one. I happily enjoyed my classes with considerate teachers and friendly peers. My favorite class was my master class. This group was very enjoyable and I learned most in this class. I liked my teacher a lot too. She helped me understand the piece I was working on at that time, and improve my playing. The other kids in my master class were considerate and kind while it was my turn to play. I enjoyed my time at the Suzuki Institute and thank you for making this possible for me.
Sincerely,
Leigh Stonehocker

My favorite thing about camp was the teachers and the classes. My favorite class was my private lesson. I really think Music camp was a very good experience and thank you for helping me attend.
~ Alex Stonehocker

Application Process: Applications will be accepted at any time before the deadline of April 5, 2010. Notification of awards will be sent by May 15, 2010 to the families receiving the scholarship and their teachers, as well as to those who will not receive aid.

This scholarship process is separate from and does not substitute for the application process for acceptance into an institute or any other scholarship process.

Heidi Sawyer is a Suzuki violin teacher, and the Scholarship coordinator for SAM.
You can contact her at hksawyer01@aol.com.