Scholarships for Unit Training
HASA scholarships provide tuition assistance for pedagogy study from a Registered SAA Teacher Trainer at approved Summer Institutes, Latin American Festivals, workshops, or through other SAA-approved Teacher Development programs.
Decisions are based primarily on merit, with consideration also given to expressed need. Awards are limited to the study of core Suzuki book units, the SAA Practicum, or Every Child Can! when taken in conjunction with unit 1, and will be paid directly to the Institute, university, or sponsoring agency after HASA receives verification of the applicant’s acceptance into the course/program.
Scholarships will be awarded for training between June 1, 2024 and May 31, 2025. Scholarships will not be awarded to the same applicant for more than 2 consecutive years, or for more than 2 times over a 5-year period.
Awards range from $50 to $100. All information and materials received will be regarded as confidential.
Permanent resident of at least one-year within the HASA region (Kansas or Missouri).
You must be a current member of the SAA.
You must have passed the SAA Audition Requirement. Scholarship candidates must have passed the SAA audition in order to qualify for scholarship funds. For more information visit: https://suzukiassociation.org/teachers/training/audition/
Two current, original letters of recommendation (excluding family members) sent directly to hasa.suzuki@gmail.com with the applicants name in the subject line. One of these should come from a professional mentor or colleague. Teachers applying for a second or third year scholarship must include a recommendation from a Teacher Trainer with whom they have previously studied as one of their letters of recommendation.
Brief statement of financial need, to include any personal circumstances or unusual expenses you would like taken into consideration.
One page resumé including musical training, educational and work experience.
Video recording. Applicants must submit a video performance of two contrasting pieces or movements from different time periods, accompaniment preferred. The video must be made within the last 3 years. Videos must be uploaded to YouTube or Vimeo. You must provide the link in your application.
Complete online application form and submit materials by March 1, 2024 at 11:59pm. CLICK HERE to apply.