Named Annual Scholarships

Donors can open the doors of opportunity for young artists’ lives through establishing named annual scholarships. The minimum requirement is a recurring gift of $10,000 or more for at least three years, with five years preferred, which provides a scholarship for each year the gift recurs.

Donors may also establish a named annual scholarship with a $5,000 recurring gift for a minimum of five years, as long as the scholarship is included in their estate plans with a commitment of at least $50,000 (Camp) or $100,000 (Academy).

Having a recurring gift at these minimums provides funding consistency so that Interlochen can project the funds available to award scholarships to young artists each year.

With a named annual scholarship:

• The donor determines the name of the scholarship, and designates up to two selection criteria—choosing either Camp or Academy and an arts area. A donor may select a geographic location rather than an arts area if that area falls within Interlochen’s strategic recruiting efforts.
• The donor works with a Philanthropy staff member to ensure the donor’s intent and pledge payment schedule is recorded.
• Donors can make a gift through a check, donor-advised fund, IRA distribution, or securities.
• Donors receive a thank you note from their scholarship recipient each year the scholarship is awarded.
• Interlochen lists all named annual scholarships in our Annual Report. New scholarships established within a calendar year are also highlighted.

For more information on named annual scholarships, contact Philanthropy staff at 231.276.7623 or philanthropy@interlochen.org.