Women of NAMM Scholarships

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The Women of NAMM Scholarship supports women with goals to grow as professionals and leaders, and contribute to the development of the music products industry.

About the Award

  • Up to six (6) scholarships awarded.
  • A one-time stipend of $1,500 to support attendance and participation at The NAMM Show.
  • Award supports travel-related expenses for attending The NAMM Show.
  • Award winners are recognized at the WoN reception during The NAMM Show.

Timeline

Application Opens: Aug 19
Application Closes: Sept 30
Award Notification: Oct 14
The NAMM Show: Events-Jan 21-25 Exhibits-Jan 23-25, 2025
Report Deadline: Feb 14, 2025

Eligibility

  • Must be a NAMM member or employeed by a NAMM member company.
  • Women who have at least three years of experience working in the music products industry and seek opportunities to expand their leadership and professional competencies.
  • Applicants should model the mission of WoN to connect, support, grow opportunities for themselves and all women in the music products industry.
  • Priority is given to women who have not attended a NAMM Show to provide an educational and NAMM Show immersion experience. 

Requirements

  • Participate in at least four Idea Center sessions.
  • Attend at least two NAMM U Breakfast Sessions.
  • Three hours of job shadowing at The NAMM Show with WoN-affiliated women leaders.
  • Attendance at the WoN reception; scholarship recipients will be recognized. 
  • Submit a post-show report that summarizes activities and take-aways from NAMM Show attendance; award will be paid upon submission and review of this report.
  • Participate in a year-long mentorship program following the show, where you will be paired with industry veterans who will guide you in your professional journey.

About Women of NAMM

Women of NAMM (WoN) is a program of the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) dedicated to increasing female representation in the industry, specifically in leadership positions. WoN pursues the vision, mission, and objectives established by the founders for the benefit of women in all NAMM member categories: music products, pro audio, and entertainment technology. The goals of WoN are to connect, support and grow female professionals, their leadership aspirations and desire to expand connections within the industry.

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The Women of NAMM (WON) Fund supports women in the music products industry to develop their leadership aspirations and to braden and deepen their leadership proficiencies.

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