Sony Music Group 2022 Global Scholars Program for Young Talents

Sony Music Group 2022 Global Scholars Program for Young Talents

Sony Music Group’s (SMG) commitment to corporate giving is at the heart and soul of Sony Music Group’s philanthropic programs and activities across the globe – from the programs led by the business to the partnerships forged with artists, songwriters, and other creators. On June 5, 2020, Sony Music Group announced the launch of a $100 million Global Social Justice Fund to support anti-racist initiatives and educational opportunities around the world that foster equal rights.

As a commitment through the Global Social Justice Fund, Sony Music Group, in partnership with IIE, is pleased to announce a new global scholarship program that will propel the future careers of young, diverse talent in the music industry. This signature scholarship program aims to advance access to post-secondary education at a wide range of leading music and music business education institutions in the global community.

Requirements for SMG Global Scholars Program Qualification

• This scholarship is open to students who are planning to enroll full-time in an accredited college or university degree, including 3-4 year undergraduate degree programs, in music or music business-related fields of study during the academic year of 2022-2023.
• Maintain a U.S. equivalent GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or above is required to apply for this scholarship.
• An applicant’s academic record must show potential to succeed in a college/university program in their intended music industry field.
• A demonstrated financial need.
• Applicants do not need to be accepted into a program at the time of application, but if selected for a scholarship, proof of full-time enrollment will be required before scholarship funds can be sent.

Interview date, Process and Venue for SMG Global Scholars Program

Scholarship applicants will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Achievement and potential in music fields
• Demonstrated leadership potential and ability
• Personal character, commitment, and potential in their chosen field of study and future music industry career
• Clearly expressed financial need to support educational goals
• Academic achievement
• Career and academic goals in line with stated scholarship objectives
• Compelling references

Documents Required for Application

A complete application must be submitted in English and will include:

• Completed online application form
• A personal statement (up to 3,500 characters)
• An estimate of your expected tuition and mandatory fees to complete your degree programs during the academic year of 2022-2023;
• Two reference letters. The letters must come from non-family members who know you well – for example, a teacher, instructor, professor, employer/work supervisor, scout leader, advisor to an extracurricular club, etc.
• High school transcript/grade report issued by the school (for applicants from the United Kingdom or Commonwealth countries, A level, O level, GCSE, or BTEC results are also acceptable)
• Only applications completed by the deadline will be reviewed. Falsifying or plagiarizing any portion of your application is grounds for automatic disqualification.

Application Deadline

July 25, 2022

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Sony Music Group on myapp.iie.org to apply