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Scholarship donations can be made in memory of loved ones. Maybe you have a cellist in the family that you would like to honor.
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The 16th Anniversary Challenge
We have exciting news!
In honor of the ICI's 16th anniversary,
the Watchbear Fund has awarded us a $16,000 grant.
Half of this is an outright gift, but the second $8,000 is a matching grant!
So, every single dollar you give in 2026 will be matched 1:1, up to $8,000. Your $25 donation becomes $50. Your $500 becomes $1,000.
Why your support matters now
This grant celebrates 16 years of inspiring and educating cellists. To fully unlock the $8,000 grant from Watchbear, we must raise an additional $8,000 from supporters like you. If we can pull it off, the total income to ICI will be $24,000.
If you are considering a donation to ICI, now is the time!
Please note this challenge grant expires December 31, 2026.
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International Cello Institute
14 Bridge Square, P.O. Box 844
Northfield, MN 55057
Hear from our students!
As “Give To The Max” day approaches (November 21, 2024), we are happy to share a video testimonial from Jayna Powell, one of our ICI students (from 2023 and 2024). It is important for us to share the passion of our students with potential donors so that they can hear firsthand about what ICI provide to cellists around the world!
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YOUR CONTRIBUTION WILL GO TOWARDS…
Here are some examples of real costs that ICI faces as a non-profit organization. This is where your donation can make a difference:
Full Tuition for an ICI student: $4,250
Student Transportation costs (airport shuttles, outreach concerts, field trips, etc): $1,000
Room and Board for one Staff member: $900
Cello Seat on an airplane: $300-$600
Full Tuition for an iConnect student: $575
Faculty Travel Stipend: $500
Livestream / Recording costs for an ICI Student concert: $600
The cost of a Masterclass: $500
Pizza Dinner for ICI Students: $350
The cost of a Workshop: $300
The cost of a Private Lesson: $95
Operating Costs, Scholarships, and more!
