William R. Gard Memorial Scholarship

The William R. Gard Memorial Scholarship was established by NAMM, the International Music Products Association, in an effort to encourage individuals to pursue education and careers in the music products industry.

Named for a former NAMM Executive Vice President, the Gard Scholarship is available to NAMM Member firm employees who are attending college.

Scholarships are awarded in the amount of $2,000 per academic year and may be renewed for up to three additional years, provided the applicant continues his or her employment with the Member firm and maintains satisfactory academic standing. Scholarship renewal is at the discretion of the Grants and Scholarships Committee following review of the renewal application.

Scholarship funds are sent directly to the recipient's college. Monies will be credited to the recipient's tuition or mandatory fees in September, at which time the recipient must be enrolled as a full-time student. Should the recipient leave college prior to the full depletion of the scholarship money, the remaining balance must be returned to the NAMM Gard Scholarship Fund.

Eligibility:

Scholarship recipients will be selected based on a variety of criteria:

• The NAMM Member firm must have been a member in good standing for at least two years prior to the application deadline of March 31.
• Applicant must have completed at least 400 hours of employment at the NAMM Member firm during the year ending March 31.
• Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time college student for the upcoming Fall session.
• Applicant must also submit letters of reference, grade transcripts, awards and community involvement.

For more detailed information about the programs that the NAMM Foundation's initiatives support and to access funding guidelines and details, visit www.nammfoundation.org, or send an e-mail to grants@namm.org.