Financial Assistance
Vocal Support is delighted to be able to assist students who have committed themselves enthusiastically to the choral program but may need a little extra help getting to an event or participating in a travel opportunity. Please click on the button, download, print, and complete the form, and submit it to your director.
Scholarships
It is the privilege of Vocal Support to offer two types of scholarships for a select few graduating seniors every spring. The application deadline for the 2023 school year is Wednesday, May 10, 2023. The 2023 scholarship recipients will be announced at the Senior Celebration on June 4, 2023. We offer two $1,000 Vocal Support scholarships and one $1,000 Minkler Scholarship.
The Vocal Support Scholarship
The Vocal Support Scholarship is for the choral student who is pursuing a post-secondary education and has expressly benefitted from their time in the Minnetonka High School choir program. This scholarship is funded by Vocal Support. The number of scholarships and amount of each scholarship is determined on an annual basis. The application deadline for the 2023 school year is Wednesday, May 10, 2023.
The Minkler Scholarship
The Minkler Scholarship is named after Minnetonka Choir’s first choral director, Raymond Minkler. Vocal Support administers this award on behalf of the Minkler family whose vision is to strengthen Minnesota’s choral future. This award is intended to provide financial support to Minnetonka graduating seniors who plan to pursue a career in choral music. The application deadline for the 2023 school year is Wednesday, May 10, 2023.
Director Requests
Directors, we are happy to support minor classroom purchases and consider larger grant requests. Click on the appropriate button below. Your request will be submitted directly to our Grants & Scholarships chairperson. Contact minnetonkachoirs@gmail.com with any questions.