The NAMM Foundation-College Music Society Fellows Award

About the Award

The NAMM Foundation-College Music Society Faculty Fellows Program seeks to support individuals who develop curricula related to business leadership and innovation in music, pro-audio, and event technology, and who are committed to helping their students carve out a path for a career in music. A $500 stipend is given each year to selected college and university music faculty. Funds must be used to help offset expenses to travel to The NAMM Show in Anaheim, California, Jan 20-24, 2026. The award also includes a complimentary one-year NAMM Membership and a badge to the show.

Timeline

Application Opens: April 21
Submission Deadline: Sept 8
Award Notification: Oct 8
The NAMM Show: Jan 20-24, 2026

Eligibility

• Applicant must be a current member of The College Music Society (CMS).
• Applicant must be currently employed as a faculty member at a post-secondary educational institution (trade school, two-or-four-year college or university music program), with plans for continued employment during the 2025-2026 academic year.
• Preference will be given to applicants from institutions that serve traditionally underrepresented student populations.
• Awards are given once and are not renewable; recipients are not eligible to reapply for the same award.

Requirements

• Resume or CV.
• Short answers to:
  • How will The NAMM Foundation-CMS Faculty Fellows Program support your professional development and efforts to support students in their plans for careers in music.
  • Describe your plans for developing or expanding program offerings connected to the music industry, particularly as these plans pertain to student engagement with the industry.
  • Explain why you are a strong candidate for The NAMM Foundation-CMS Faculty Fellows Program.
• The Fellows will attend NAMM curated sessions and industry panels on the music products industry, music technology, music business, and internship and career opportunities for students.

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