NAMM Foundation Launches Pilot College Scholarship Program to Support Student Interest in the Music Products Industry

The NAMM Foundation is offering scholarships of $2,500 to $5,000 per year in support of full-time college students who demonstrate a specific interest in pursuing careers in the music products industry.

The scholarship program was launched June 1, 2008, as a pilot initiative to encourage young people to develop the innovative business skills needed for the 21st-century manufacturing and retail areas of musical instruments and related products.

“It’s been said that the music products industry is really all about people and relationships,” said Joe Lamond, president and CEO, NAMM. “NAMM and our Member companies all have a stake in attracting the best and brightest talent and it is our hope that this scholarship program will assist in filling the employment pipeline with qualified professionals to help our industry grow and thrive.”

To qualify for a scholarship, all applicants must meet the guidelines found in the application located at www.nammfoundation.org. If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact the NAMM Foundation staff at scholarships@namm.org.

About The NAMM Foundation
The NAMM Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing active participation in music making across the lifespan by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving and public service programs from the international music products industry. For more information, visit www.nammfoundation.org or e-mail info@nammfoundation.org.