Named endowed scholarships serve as a permanent investment in our mission as a world leader in arts, culture, and education. The full amount of an endowed gift is invested, and only the earnings from that investment are expended for scholarships. Since the principal is never spent, this type of gift can be especially satisfying for donors seeking to establish a permanent legacy to the arts.
To take the first step towards creating your permanent legacy to the arts by establishing a Named Endowed Scholarship, contact at 231.276.7623 or advancement@interlochen.org.
With a $50,000 commitment, you can establish a Named Endowed Interlochen Arts Camp Scholarship. With a $75,000 commitment, you can establish a Named Endowed Interlochen Arts Academy Scholarship. Distribution, selection and administration of the scholarship are the responsibility of Interlochen Center for the Arts.
If this level of giving is more than you are comfortable with at this time, creating an Annual Named Scholarship for $2,500 per year for four years - $10,000 total - is also an option.
World Youth Symphony Orchestra (WYSO) Endowed Chair Program
Another endowment opportunity is the World Youth Symphony Orchestra (WYSO) Endowed Chair Program. First offered at Interlochen in 2000, the WYSO Endowed Chair Program presents a wonderful way to support Interlochen’s scholarship needs while honoring WYSO and your favorite musical instrument. These chairs have been endowed since the program began:
Chairs Named Through Endowment Gifts
- Concertmaster: M. Stolarevsky/A. Stolley Family
- Principal Chair (Viola): Bettyjo Heckrodt
- Principal Chair (Cello): Martha L. Snyder
- Principal Chair (Clarinet): Drs. Neil and Susan Bressler
- Section Chair (Violin II): Daniel Hartman Memorial
- Section Chair (Cello): D. Russell Putnam
Available opportunities include:
- Principal Chair: Cello, Viola, Bass
| 10-year named endowed chair | $100,000 |
| 20-year named endowed chair | $200,000 |
| 30-year named endowed chair | $300,000 |
- Principal Chair: Percussion, Woodwinds, Brass, Harp
| 10-year named endowed chair | $100,000 |
| 20-year named endowed chair | $150,000 |
| 30-year named endowed chair | $200,000 |
- Section Chair: Any instrument
| 10-year named endowed chair | $30,000 |
| 20-year named endowed chair | $50,000 |
| Named endowed chair in perpetuity | $75,000 |
A named endowment scholarship is a wonderful way to honor a family member, a friend or someone special who has made a positive difference in your life. It also helps perpetuate the development of young artists, promotes the arts, and transforms lives. Making a gift to endowment is a way to ensure a permanent legacy to the arts.
To speak with someone about establishing a Named Endowed Scholarship or other giving opportunities, please contact us at 231.276.7623 or email advancement@interlochen.org. We look forward to hearing from you!