Scholarships and Awards
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Bernice Ash Memorial Award
The award honors the remarkable life and legacy of Bernice Ash, a music retail visionary who spearheaded the expansion of the Sam Ash family-owned music stores, broadening inventory for the chain across multiple new categories. One or two award winners each year will receive a one-time grant in the amount of $5,000 for use in continued college-level or trade-related studies and a travel stipend to attend The NAMM Show in Anaheim, California. Recipients will also receive a one-year mentorship through the NAMM Young Professionals organization. The application cycle opens on April 15 and closes on Sept. 9. Applicants will be notified if they receive an award by Oct. 28.
Lamond GenNext Award
Cash awards of $750 are given once a year and one-time-only to selected undergraduate and graduate students to support travel needs and expenses to attend The NAMM Show in Anaheim, California. The application cycle opens on April 15 and closes on Sept. 9. Applicants will be notified if they receive an award by Oct. 14.
Women of NAMM (WoN) Fund NAMM Show
scholarship program seeks to support women with goals to connect, support, and grow as professionals and leaders and contribute to the development of the music products industry.
Qualified applicants receive a one-time stipend of $1,500 to help cover their travel expenses, attendance, and participation at The 2023 NAMM Show. Winners will also be recognized at the WoN reception during the show.
To be considered, applicants must have at least five years of experience working in the industry and seek opportunities to expand their leadership and professional competencies; be at a manager level or higher and must work for a NAMM member company.
William R. Gard Scholarship
Named for a former NAMM Executive Vice President, the Gard Scholarship is available to NAMM member employees enrolled in college.