Inherit the Music Scholarship

Amount:
$10,000
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Awards Available: 1

Scholarship Description

Established in the memory of David E. Ballard, with the support of Inherit the Music, this $10,000 scholarship supports youth who have experienced homelessness and/or been part of the foster care system pursuing a career in live entertainment. Field of study may include but is not limited to live event operations, production, music engineering, music business management, customer service, hospitality and/or other related fields.

Eligibility and Guidelines:

  • Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student with a declared major and enrolled at an accredited college or university at the time of award in the fall semester.
  • Applicant must be pursuing a career in live entertainment. Field of study may include but is not limited to: live event operations, production, music engineering, music business management, customer service, hospitality and/or other related fields.
  • Applicants who have experienced homelessness within the last four years, and/or been part of the foster care system any time after the age of sixteen, are eligible to apply.
  • Applicant must be permanently residing in the U.S.
  • Applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
  • This award will be paid directly to a qualified educational institution in two equal payments of $5000, distributed across at least two academic semesters.

Application Guidelines:

  • Complete the Scholarship Application Form.
  • Provide a student copy of their college transcript to confirm GPA.
  • Submit a resume or CV.
  • Provide proof of enrollment from the educational institution.
  • Provide two (2) letters of recommendation from industry professionals and/or instructor(s).
  • Provide either a proof of dependency letter or an Independent Student Status Form completed by one of the following: school liaison, caseworker, social services provider, or campus financial aid administrator.
  • Write an essay on how your experiences with homelessness and/or foster care have shaped your goals related to pursuing a career in live entertainment. The essay should not exceed 500 words and should include the student’s long-term professional goals within the entertainment industry.
  • In addition to the application essay, the scholarship recipient will be required to write a final impact essay at the end of the school year updating Music Forward on how the funds supported their scholastic journey and progress towards their long-term career goals.
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