The 2009 BMI John Lennon Songwriting Scholarship Program offers:
- One $10,000 Scholarship
- Two $5,000 Scholarships
This scholarship is awarded to the best original composition for vocal-instrumental performance with the broadest popular appeal. Open only to current students or recent alumnus/alumna at any institution with an active MENC Collegiate chapter, students may enter by submitting entries to the campus collegiate chapter advisor.
The deadline to submit entries to your campus MENC Collegiate chapter advisor is:
December 1, 2008 (Unless otherwise specified by your campus advisor)
Contact your campus collegiate advisor for details today!
2009 Necessary Forms
2009 MENC BMI Rules
2009 MENC Application
2009 MENC Application Checklist
The 2008 winners and their compositions are
- 1st place ($10,000 scholarship): Travis Knapp, Ithaca College, “Before You Go”
- 2nd place ($5,000 scholarship): Enocha Tellus, Berklee College of Music, “Broken”
- 3rd place ($5,000 scholarship): Aaron Kaufman, Carleton College, “All My Life”
- Honorable mention ($1,000 award): Sarah Tollerson, Berklee College of Music, “I’ll Sneak Away”
For more information about these winners, visit the BMI Web site.
If you have any questions, contact Shauna Leavitt at 800-336-3768 Ext. 332, or send an email to shaunal@menc.org.