Scholarship Opportunities
Peaks to Plains Suzuki Institute is proud to offer a limited number of scholarships to student and teacher training participants in support of their tuition costs. Various businesses as well as individual donors have contributed to make these scholarships possible. Scholarships for students and teachers will be awarded primarily on the basis of financial need; additionally, musical efforts, reliability, commitment, and teacher recommendation will also be considered. ALL scholarship recipients MUST be available to serve volunteer hours, as determined by the director, to receive the awarded scholarship. A lack of participation in service hours may affect future awards.
Make sure you have followed all procedures outlined in directions below and information is complete, accurate, and received on or before April 1, 2024 (income tax returns by April 16, 2024). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Scholarship Application Procedure
APPLICATION PROCEDURE FOR STUDENTS applying for tuition assistance:
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Download and fill out the Scholarship Application Form for each applicant.
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Submit the online student registration form(s) for the student program(s) you wish to attend and submit the non-refundable registration fee only. Tuition is not due at this time.
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Make a video recording of the student’s most polished piece with or without accompaniment. Post recording on YouTube and CLEARLY write the link on the application. Please make sure the settings allow for viewing of shared link.
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Provide 2 letters of recommendation; one from your Suzuki teacher with information on the applicant’s ability, commitment to music, and financial need, and one from yourself (the parent) including a statement explaining your financial reasons for applying for the scholarship.
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Email the complete application (note: the student registration form must be completed and the non-refundable registration fee must be paid) to director@ppsicolorado.com
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Complete application including the non-refundable registration fee must be received on or before April 1, 2024. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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Email Income Tax Return. Please email a copy of parent(s)/guardian(s) 2023 Federal income tax return (from 1040) to director@ppsicolorado.com. Please send income tax return by April 16, 2024. If you are filing an extension and 2023 return is not available by April 16, 2024, please submit your 2022 return along with a statement stating any changes to expected gross income for 2023 return by April 16, 2024. Tax documents will be destroyed after committee meets to review applications.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE FOR TEACHERS applying for teacher training tuition assistance:
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Download and fill out the Scholarship Application Form.
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Submit the online teacher registration form for the in-person teacher course you wish to attend and submit the non-refundable registration fee only. Tuition is not due at this time.
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Provide 2 letters of recommendation; one from a Suzuki colleague or your current main instrument teacher with information on applicant’s ability, commitment to teaching, and financial need, and one from yourself including a statement explaining your commitment to teaching and your financial reasons for applying for the scholarship.
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Email the complete application (note: the teacher registration form must be submitted and the non-refundable registration fee must be paid) to director@ppsicolorado.com
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Complete application including the non-refundable registration fee must be received on or before April 1, 2024.
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Email Income Tax Return. Please email a copy of 2023 Federal income tax return (from 1040) to director@ppsicolorado.com. Please send income tax return by April 16, 2024. If you are filing an extension and 2023 return is not available by April 16, 2024, please submit your 2022 return along with a statement explaining any changes to gross income for 2023 return by April 16, 2024. Tax Documents will be destroyed after committee meets to review applications.