Professional Development/Education Grant

Sigma Alpha Iota Philanthropies, Inc. proudly announces the availability of grants in amounts up to $500 to encourage music-related continuing education and professional development among alumnae and affiliated patroness members of Sigma Alpha Iota.

A member may receive one grant per triennium to support an educational and professional development activity related to her current employment in the field of music.

SAI Philanthropies, Inc. requires only that the recipient be in good standing, be current with national dues, and share the knowledge she gains from the experience with other SAIs. This is to be done within one year of the grant.

For example:

• Give a presentation at a Province Day or a chapter meeting
• Write a short article or summary of the event for Pan Pipes or a province/chapter newsletter or
• Present an educational workshop at a triennial convention

Examples of activities that may be funded under this grant program include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Tuition for a college music course
• Registration fee for a music education workshop
• Mileage or airfare to attend a leadership training conference
• Expense reimbursement to attend a seminar on instrument repair/maintenance

2007 Winners (Twelve recipients received a total of $5,000)

• Chase Arthurs, Bloomington Alumnae

To Apply

Send a letter by U.S. Mail to
Sigma Alpha Iota Philanthropies, Inc.
ATTN: Director, Professional Dev./ Education Grants
One Tunnel Road
Asheville, NC 28805

and

Send a letter electronically to Kim Whitney, Project Director at saiprofdevelgrant@yahoo.com

For Further Information

• Download scholarship announcement letter and instructions (requires Acrobat Reader, available for download free)
• Contact Kim Whitney, Project Director at saiprofdevelgrant@yahoo.com. Other contact information may be obtained from the Fall issue of Pan Pipes or from webmaster@sai-national.org.

Last updated 11/20/2007
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