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Student Scholarships

Financial assistance is available for both student and teacher trainee applicants. There are four possible scholarships available for students who meet the scholarship requirements. All scholarship applications are due May 15 unless otherwise noted.  

Scholarship availability depends on the generosity of those who are able to contribute. Tax-deductible donations to the ASI Scholarship Fund can be indicated on your ASI registration form or through the ASI Tree of Life on the homepage. 

Scholarships

Tuition Assistance Scholarships

There are a handful of $200 student tuition-assistance scholarships available from funds donated to the ASI Scholarship Fund last year. Please note that two forms are necessary to complete the application.

Scholarship Teacher Recommendation Form

These funds are donated by Dalton Potter and other generous individuals. If you are interested in donating to our scholarship fund, please contact the Director, Ann Marie Novak at anovak@uwsp.edu, or include a donation on your CampDoc registration form.

American Suzuki Institute Cello Scholarship

For cello students enrolling  in the ASI Chamber Music Program for the first time.
Cello Scholarship Application

Scholarship Teacher Recommendation Form

American Suzuki Institute Viola Scholarship

For viola students enrolling in the ASI 2-week Intensive Chamber Music Camp for the first time.

Viola Scholarship Application. 

Scholarship Teacher Recommendation Form

Howard Rye Scholarships

Dr. Howard Rye was a beloved and prominent string teacher. During his long career at Illinois State University he mentored countless string players, stressing ethics and integrity along with a very high level of musical proficiency. This scholarship in his name is intended to help offset the costs of Wisconsin Suzuki violin, viola or cello students, living in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Waukesha or Sheboygan counties who attend the American Suzuki Institute. An award of $100, to be applied toward his or her American Suzuki Institute tuition, shall be given to each successful applicant.

​​   Eligibility requirements

  • Currently study Suzuki violin, viola or cello with a teacher who was himself/herself a student of Howard Rye; and
  • Live in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Waukesha or Sheboygan Wisconsin counties

Complete Howard Rye Scholarship Application here.

Earn Your Way – ASI Toolkit

Purchase a Toolkit ($25/5 kits). It is designed to assist you in soliciting funds from your local merchants, service clubs, family, friends, etc. Each of the five kits includes instructions, a leave-behind promotional DVD, sample letters, and forms.

One year a family raised $2,000 using our Toolkit!

You, too, can Earn Your Way to ASI!! Just check the box on your ASI CampDoc Registration and five complete kits will be mailed to you. To order the Toolkit before you submit your registration, just call or email the ASI Office (715-346-3033 or suzuki@uwsp.edu)