Maya Hoffman Scholarship

The Island Arts Centre Society has established an annual scholarship in memory of Maya Hoffman, a Salt Spring resident and child prodigy who won several awards as a pianist in her youth. The scholarship was created at the initiative of Lisa Cherry, a friend of Maya’s, to help other musically talented children reach their potential and fulfill their dreams by providing financial assistance toward piano lessons or other music education of their choice.

Eligibility:
The scholarship seeks to help young musicians under the age of 16 in the following priority:

1 Piano students who live on Salt Spring Island who need assistance with the costs of piano lessons, with participation in piano festivals, camps or residences, or with other educational costs related to their musical development.

2 Piano students from other Gulf Islands who wish to participate in piano festivals, camps or residencies taking place on Salt Spring Island.

How to apply for a scholarship:
Persons wishing to apply for the Maya Hoffman Scholarship should provide:
a)    a letter of reference from a music teacher
b)    a personal statement of their musical interests and ambitions
c)    a brief statement explaining financial need

Scholarships will be awarded once a year, in late February. Applications should be forwarded to the ArtSpring Executive Director no later than February 15 of each year. As many scholarships, up to a maximum of $300 each, will be awarded each year as funds allow.

Donations:
The goal of the Maya Hoffman Scholarship is not to establish an endowment, but rather to raise funds each year, with all funds available to be distributed to bursary recipients. Donations are welcome and encouraged. All donations are eligible for a charitable tax receipt. Please make donations payable to ArtSpring and ensure that they are identified as donations to the Maya Hoffman Scholarship.