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John Lennon Award
Theatre scholarship guide
Applications are currently closed. The most recent deadline on record is January 15, 2026. Check the sponsor website for the next application cycle.
Scholarship details
- Funder
- BMI Foundation (established by Yoko Ono with Gibson Musical Instruments)
- Study level
- Undergraduate / Student songwriters (ages ~17–24)
- Scholarship type
- Nationwide
- Deadline
- (Closed)
- Typical award size
- Three scholarships totaling $20,000 annually
- Website
- Learn more
Eligibility criteria
U.S. resident student songwriters/composers of contemporary genres (alternative, pop, rock, indie, electronica, R&B, experimental). Typically ages 17–24 as of the deadline date. One application per BMI Foundation program; unpublished works not assigned to a major publisher; co-writes limited (all co-writers must meet eligibility). Distinct from the paid John Lennon Songwriting Contest (jlsc.com).
Application steps
- Confirm age/residency and that the song is eligible.
- Prepare one original contemporary song.
- Submit via BMI Foundation John Lennon Award portal by the deadline.
- Await judging by publishers, songwriters, musicians, and executives.
Required materials
- Online BMI Foundation application
- Original song recording/materials
- Co-writer information if applicable
Past recipients
More than $400,000 awarded over 20+ years to emerging U.S. student songwriters; winners announced by BMI Foundation
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