Nominations open for MusiCounts Amplify Scholarship
For aspiring songwriters, composers, producers, and electronic music creators.
This scholarship program will help amplify the aspirations of 15-18 year olds with an interest in pursuing a career path in music. Through a financial award and unique mentorship opportunities, the MusiCounts Amplify Scholarship will equip students with the resources and connections they need to take their passion for music to the next level.
Who is this scholarship for?
The MusiCounts Amplify Scholarship aims to nurture potential and create opportunity. With that said, this scholarship is not intended for those with the most accolades, musical training, or the strongest academic track record. Rather, this program is focused on investing in the success of aspiring music professionals with talent and potential who also face barriers in building a career in music.
How does it work?
- All high schools and community music organizations may nominate up to three eligible 15-18 year olds for this scholarship.
- All nominees must complete an online application form.
- Once all applications are received, they will be adjudicated by a team of music industry professionals and music educators. Adjudicators will evaluate applications on the following three core criteria:
- Skill Level: does the nominee show talent and potential in their area of specialty?
Mandate Alignment: does the nominee align with the mandate of providing opportunity to those who face barriers to starting a career in music? - Impact Potential: does the nominee make a compelling case for how this scholarship will have a positive impact on their professional development?
Nomination Categories
- Music Creation – For aspiring songwriters, composers, producers, and electronic music creators.
- Music Performance – For aspiring instrumentalists/vocalists in contemporary music (rock, pop, hip hop, R&B, rap, jazz, folk, alternative, country, traditional, etc).*Music
- Leadership – For aspiring music educators, music mentors, or those who use music to inspire others and advocate for positive change and social justice in their community.
*Classically-oriented musicians who have experience/interest in additional musical genres are also eligible.
Key Facts
- All high schools and community music organizations may nominate up to three 15-18 year olds for this scholarship in the areas of music performance, creation, and leadership (see below for more info).
- Each year, 10-12 young people will receive this scholarship. Recipients will be awarded a $3,500 cash prize and tailored, virtual mentorship experiences with Canadian music professionals.
Nominations Are Open
High schools and community music organizations may nominate up to three 15-18 year olds to be awarded a $3,500 cash prize and a tailored virtual mentorship experience.
Nomination Period
January 5, 2023 – February 15, 2023
Adjudication
April-May 2023
Recipients Notified
June 2023
Helpful Resources
- Download the Nomination Guidelines
- Save the February 15, 2023 deadline to your Google Calendar
- Learn more about the 2022 MusiCounts Amplify Scholarship recipients
Please reach out to Evelyn at applications@musicounts.ca with any questions that haven’t been answered within the nomination guidelines.
