SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MUSICIANS

Musicians Institute offers many different types of scholarships to help students with tuition during their enrollment at MI. Refer to each scholarship application form for details. Scholarships are available for both Newly Enrolling and Currently Enrolled students.

LIVE NATION MUSIC FORWARD SCHOLARSHIPS

Live Nation currently offers three scholarship opportunities: Tiffany Green, Steven J. Finkel and Live Nation -- US Concerts. Applicants may apply for only one of the three scholarships offered through this opportunity. If multiple applications are received, only the first received application will be reviewed for consideration of a scholarship award.

Deadline to Apply March 31st Recipients Announced May 2019

Tiffany Green Operator Scholarship

AWARD AMOUNT: $10,000

Established to support women pursuing a career in live entertainment. Fields of study may include but not limited to:
live event operations, production, music engineering and/or other related fields.

Eligibility and Guidelines:

Applicant must be a full-time Junior or Senior, minimum of 60 credits earned, enrolled at an accredited college or university at the time of award, Fall 2019
Applicant must be pursuing a career in live entertainment. Field of study may include but not limited to: live event operations, production, music engineering and/or other related fields
Applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Live Nation employees and family members are eligible
This is a one-time award to be paid directly to a qualified educational institution

Application Guidelines:

Complete the Scholarship Application Form
Provide a student copy of their college transcript to confirm GPA
Provide proof of enrollment from the educational institution
Provide two (2) letters of recommendation from non-Live Nation affiliated industry professionals and/or
instructor(s)
Write an essay on the unique value women bring to the live entertainment industry workforce. The essay should
not exceed 500 words and should include the student’s long-term professional goals within the entertainment
industry.
In addition to the application essay, the scholarship recipient will be required to write a final impact essay at the
end of the school year updating Live Nation on how the funds supported their scholastic journey and progress towards their long-term careers goals.

Steven J. Finkel Service Excellence Scholarship

AWARD AMOUNT: $10,000

Established to support the ever-growing customer service expectations of fans, artists and employees within the live
entertainment industry.

Eligibility and Guidelines:

Applicant must be a full-time Junior or Senior, minimum of 60 credits earned, enrolled at an accredited college or university at the time of award, fall 2019
Applicant must be pursuing a career in live entertainment. Field of study may include but is not limited to: music business management, customer service, hospitality or related fields of study
Applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Live Nation employees and family members are eligible
This is a one-time award to be paid directly to a qualified educational institution

Application Guidelines:

Complete the Scholarship Application Form
Provide a student copy of their college transcript to confirm GPA
Provide proof of enrollment from the educational institution
Provide two (2) letters of recommendation from non-Live Nation affiliated industry professionals and/or
instructor(s)
Write an essay proposing innovative customer service ideas for the live entertainment business. The essay
should not exceed 500 words and should include the student’s long-term professional goals within the
entertainment industry.
In addition to the application essay, the scholarship recipient will be required to write a final impact essay at the
end of the school year updating Live Nation on how the funds supported their scholastic journey and progress towards their long-term careers goals.

Live Nation – US Concerts Scholarship

AWARD AMOUNT: $10,000

Supports students pursuing careers in the five core areas of the Live Nation business: concert and venue promotion;
sponsorship and advertising; ticketing; e-commerce; and artist management.

Eligibility and Guidelines:

Applicant must be a full-time Junior or Senior, minimum of 60 credits earned, enrolled at an accredited college or university at the time of award, Fall 2019
Applicant must be pursuing a career that corresponds with a Live Nation area of business as listed above
Applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Live Nation employees and family members are eligible
This is a one-time award to be paid directly to a qualified educational institution

Application Guidelines:

Complete the Scholarship Application Form
Provide a student copy of their college transcript to confirm GPA
Provide proof of enrollment from the educational institution
Provide two (2) letters of recommendation from non-Live Nation affiliated industry professionals and/or
instructor(s)
Write an essay on the role of music in your life and how it has inspired you to pursue a career in the music
industry. The essay should not exceed 500 words and should include the student’s long-term professional goals
within the entertainment industry.
In addition to the application essay, the scholarship recipient will be required to write a final impact essay at the
end of the school year updating Live Nation on how the funds supported their scholastic journey and progress towards their long-term careers goals.