The Doctoral Grant supports Sigma Alpha Iota members pursuing graduate-level doctoral study, funding advanced education as part of the organization’s broader support for music-related study.
Funder: Sigma Alpha Iota
Due Dates: March 15, 2027 (Annual application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $2,500
Summary: An annual grant administered by SAI Philanthropies, Inc. to support graduate-level doctoral study.
Key Information: Applicants must be Sigma Alpha Iota members in good financial standing with National Dues paid.
The Doctoral Grant is an annual opportunity administered by SAI Philanthropies, Inc., the philanthropic organization of Sigma Alpha Iota. It supports doctoral study and is listed among the Scholarship/Grant Program’s yearly opportunities at the graduate level. The grant forms part of SAI’s broader support for members pursuing music-related study.
The 2026–2027 Scholarship/Grant Program lists the Doctoral Grant in memory of Donna Hieken. This opportunity focuses on support for advanced study within a broader program of scholarships and grants supporting music, rather than a separately defined research competition.