Gennext Award
Are you pursuing a career in music, sound, or the entertainment technology industry? If so, you should check out the Gennext Award (previously the NAMM President’s Innovation Award)! This scholarship is open to college students enrolled in a two- or four-year university pr…
09.09.26
59 days left
award worth $10,000
Award amount
6
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Review status
Jul 12, 2026
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Deadline urgency
59 days left
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Application difficulty
Hard
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Who can apply
- This scholarship is open to students enrolled in a university-based music business, music education, or music technology program. Grade Level College Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors & Grad Students Academic Interest Visual & Performing Arts, Music, Marketing Visual & Performing Arts, Music, Marketing Minimum GPA 3.0 Grade Level: College Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors & Grad Students
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Status
Upcoming
Study levels
High school junior, High school senior, College sophomore, College junior, College senior, Graduate student
Field of study
Business Management and Marketing, Education, Engineering, Health Professions and Clinical Sciences, Visual and Performing Arts
Payout method
Paid directly to the student
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- This scholarship is open to students enrolled in a university-based music business, music education, or music technology program.….
- Grade Level: College Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors & Grad Students.
- To apply for this scholarship, submit a short essay of no more than 500 words OR three-minute video that outlines how music or music education has shaped your life, what your music career goals are, and how attending The NAMM Show will advance your goals.….
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- Official transcript or academic record
- Essay or written statement
- Video submission
- Portfolio or external link
- Supporting documents (as listed in requirements)
- Résumé or CV
Award & payment
Amount: award worth $10,000
Payout: Paid directly to the student
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Overview
gram to prepare for a career in the music, sound, or entertainment technology industry. Scholarship recipients have gone on to enjoy successful careers in music performance, music education, media, sound engineering, event technology, management, marketing, and more. If you’re passionate about music and you’re seeking funds to help pay for college, we encourage you to apply! Learn more and apply through the scholarship program’s website here Who may apply: This scholarship is open to students enrolled in a universi…
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Information last verified Jul 12, 2026.
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