Steven J. Finkel Service Excellence Scholarship

Music Forward Foundation

Award: $10,000

Deadline: Mar 31, 2026

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