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Nneka Nwogwugwu
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The Sony Music Group Global Scholars Programme, in partnership with the Institute of International Education (IIE), is now accepting applications for the 2025 academic year. This scholarship is designed to support students around the world who are pursuing undergraduate degrees in music or music business.

The program aims to empower the next generation of music industry leaders through financial assistance, mentorship, and global networking opportunities.

Scholarship Benefits

  • Up to $20,000 USD per year

  • Renewable for multiple years, subject to academic progress and continued eligibility

  • Coverage includes tuition, books, fees, and living expenses

  • Access to mentorship and industry networking opportunities through Sony Music Group

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

  • Be full-time undergraduate students pursuing degrees in music or music business

  • Demonstrate financial need

  • Show strong academic performance and a clear passion for music

  • Be enrolled at one of the partner academic institutions

  • Be first-year or continuing undergraduate students

  • Be 18 years or older at the time of application

Required Documents

  • Official academic transcripts

  • Proof of enrollment at a partner institution

  • A personal statement outlining why you deserve the scholarship

  • Documentation of financial need

  • Letter(s) of recommendation

  • Updated resume or CV

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications through the official Sony Music Group Global Scholars Programme portal, administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE).

Application Deadline: August 8, 2025

The Sony Music Group Global Scholars Programme, in partnership with the Institute of International Education, is inviting applications for the 2025 academic year. This scholarship supports undergraduate students globally who are pursuing degrees in music or music business, aiming to empower future music industry leaders through financial assistance, mentorship, and networking opportunities.

Scholarship benefits include up to $20,000 USD per year, renewable dependent on academic progress. It covers tuition, books, fees, living expenses, and provides access to mentorship and industry networking facilitated by Sony Music Group.

Eligibility criteria require applicants to be full-time undergraduate students in music or music business, with demonstrated financial need, strong academics, and passion for music. They must be enrolled at partner institutions, be first-year or continuing students, and at least 18 years old at the time of application. Required documents include academic transcripts, proof of enrollment, a personal statement, financial need documentation, letters of recommendation, and an updated resume.

Applications must be submitted through the official programme portal by August 8, 2025.

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