Scholarships

The Berglund Family Scholarship

In memory of Harry and Elizabeth Berglund

The Berglund Family Scholarship benefits students interested in pursuing private piano lessons at the Prindle School in Hadley, MA. The recipient receives half-hour weekly private piano lessons on an early twentieth century Hazelton medium grand piano on loan from the Berglund family. Preference is given to students who would not otherwise have the opportunity to study music and who demonstrate significant interest in learning to play the piano.

Scholarship recipients must be between the ages of 7 and 18 and have not yet graduated from high school. Recipients must be residents of Hadley, Amherst, Granby, South Hadley, or Sunderland. Preference is given to individuals and families who would not otherwise be able to afford private music instruction. Recipients must commit to a 30-minute weekly private piano lesson held at the same time each week, scheduled at the convenience of the student and the teacher. 90% attendance is required to maintain the scholarship.

To apply, please submit an application form including a 200-word personal statement telling us why you are interested in taking lessons. Applicants aged 12 to 18 should write their own statement. Parents/guardians of applicants under the age of 12 should write the statement for their children.

The Robert Schultz Memorial Scholarship

In memory of Robert Schultz

The Robert Schultz Memorial Scholarship benefits students interested in pursuing private music lessons at the Prindle School in Easthampton, MA. The recipient receives half-hour weekly private music lessons of their choice. Preference is given to students who would not otherwise have the opportunity to study music and who demonstrate significant interest in learning.

Robert Schultz was a music theorist, pianist, and dear friend of Dan and Michelle Prindle. Rob passed away on May 22, 2016 after a short battle with a rare and invasive cancer. He was only 38 years old. He was a beloved music teacher and this scholarship is dedicated to carrying on the work that Rob did in his lifetime: giving the gift of the knowledge and love of music to young musicians.

Scholarship recipients must be between the ages of 7 and 18 and have not yet graduated from high school. Recipients must be residents of Easthampton, Northampton, Westhampton, Southampton, or Holyoke. Preference is given to individuals and families who would not otherwise be able to afford private music instruction. Recipients must commit to a 30-minute weekly private music lesson held at the same time each week, scheduled at the convenience of the student and the teacher. 90% attendance is required to maintain the scholarship.

To apply, please submit an application form including a 200-word personal statement telling us why you are interested in taking lessons. Applicants aged 12 to 18 should write their own statement. Parents/guardians of applicants under the age of 12 should write the statement for their children.