David E. Ballard Scholarship

Music Forward Foundation

Award: $10,000

Deadline: March

Established in the memory of David E. Ballard, with the support of the Living Legacy Foundation, this $10,000 scholarship supports youth who have experienced homelessness and/or been part of the foster care system pursuing a career in live entertainment. Field of study may include but is not limited to live event operations, production, music engineering, music business management, customer service, hospitality and/or other related fields. Qualifications: •Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student with a minimum of 60 credits earned, enrolled at an accredited college or university at the time of award in the fall semester  •Applicant must be pursuing a career in live entertainment. Field of study may include but is not limited to: live event operations, production, music engineering, music business management, customer service, hospitality and/or other related fields  •Applicants who have experienced homelessness within the last four years, and/or been part of the foster care system any time after the age of sixteen, are eligible to apply  •Applicant must be permanently residing in the U.S.  •Applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher  •This award will be paid directly to a qualified educational institution in two equal payments of $5000, distributed across at least two academic semesters Selection criteria: •Complete the Scholarship Application Form  •Provide a student copy of their college transcript to confirm GPA - •Submit a resume or CV  •Provide proof of enrollment from the educational institution  •Provide two (2) letters of recommendation from industry professionals and/or instructor(s)  •Provide either a proof of dependency letter or an Independent Student Status Form completed by one of the following: school liaison, caseworker, social services provider, or campus financial aid administrator  •Write an essay on how your experiences with homelessness and/or foster care have shaped your goals related to pursuing a career in live entertainment. 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 Music Forward on how the funds supported their scholastic journey and progress towards their long-term career goals How to apply: Online scholarship portal Focus: 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.

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