Support for Scholarships

Each year Meadowmount receives support from individuals who contribute to scholarships and financial support. Scholarship priority is given according to artistic merit. Scholarships supports students of all ages and backgrounds, range from $500 to $10,000 and ensure that students are able to attend Meadowmount without financial strain on themselves or their families.

At Meadowmount, we are building a welcoming student experience that supports belonging, growth, and purpose for every aspiring pre-professional musician. Through the application process we seek to understand the needs of all eligible students and equitably grant available funds.

Meadowmount is pleased to award the following named scholarships annually:

Ivan Galamian Scholarship

This award honors the founding father of Meadowmount and is given to an exemplary musician demonstrating potential for an important professional career in music.

Sally G. Thomas Scholarship

This award honors Ms. Thomas and her long career at Meadowmount. It was first awarded in 2014, Meadowmount’s 70th Anniversary, and is awarded annually to an outstanding violinist.

Stephen Kates Scholarship

This scholarship fund was created in 2012 with a generous contribution from Mrs. Mary Louise Kates to honor the memory of her husband. The Stephen Kates Scholarship is awarded annually to an outstanding cellist.

Stephen Kates was the silver prizewinner in the 1966 Tchaikovsky International Cello Competition, a longtime faculty member at the Peabody Institute of Music, and Leonard Rose’s student at Meadowmount in 1961 and 1962.

Virginia Farmer Scholarships

Meadowmount School of Music alumna Dr. Virginia Farmer passed away on June 11, 2013, in Urbana, IL. Her entire collection of violins, violas and bows was bequeathed to Meadowmount to establish a “Virginia Farmer Memorial Scholarship” fund for deserving violin students. She attended Meadowmount from 1950 to 1955 as a violin student of Ivan Galamian and was coached in chamber music by Josef Gingold and Leonard Rose. The Virginia Farmer Scholarships are awarded annually to two outstanding violinists and/or violists.

Alexis Levitin Scholarship

Alexis Levitin is an enthusiastic and dedicated Meadowmount supporter. This scholarship, presented in his name, is awarded annually to a young musician, 15 or under, who demonstrates remarkable skill on their instrument. Priority is given to young cello applicants.

The Z Fund Scholarship

This scholarship (partial stipend) is awarded to a US citizen, under age 25, with demonstrated financial need as determined by Meadowmount.

For information on sponsoring or endowing a scholarship, planned giving, or major gifts, please contact Genevieve Twomey, Executive Director.