AESEF Graduate Studies Grants- Garry Margolis Scholarship

AESEF Graduate Studies Grants- Garry Margolis Scholarship

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Audio Engineering Society Inc
Amount: US $2,000 - US $5,000
Last Updated: March 28, 2026

Summary

The AESEF Graduate Studies Grants, specifically the Garry Margolis Scholarship, supports talented students pursuing graduate studies in audio engineering. Established in memory of AES member Garry Margolis, this scholarship honors his contributions to the field. The funding ranges from two to five thousand dollars and is sent directly to the graduate school's tuition account. Eligible applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree and be members of the Audio Engineering Society.

Overview

NOTE: All students apply for a general graduate grant. The Scholarship Committee selects the student who best fits the description of each named scholarship. Audio Engineering Society Educational Foundation The Audio Engineering Society Educational Foundation is dedicated to encouraging the entry of talented students into the profession of audio engineering. Since its establishment in 1984, the Foundation has awarded grants for graduate studies to hundreds of exceptional applicants, many of whom have gone on to prominent and successful careers in the profession. Graduate Studies in Audio Grants - Garry Margolis Scholarship A scholarship has been established in honor of AES member, Garry Margolis who passed in December 2022. Active in the AES, Garry was a technical and marketing consultant in the areas of audio, video, and digital cinema. He was North American Marketing Director for Acoustic Control Systems in Garderen, Netherlands, served as North American Technical Liaison Director for Philips Intellectual Property and Standards in Eindhoven, Netherlands, representing their interests in the areas of Super Audio CD, DVD-Video, MPEG Multi-channel audio, and digital cinema encryption/conditional access. He was Vice President, Marketing for JBL professional products outside of North America and was Director of Sales for UREI, previously holding positions as International Sales Manager and Applications Engineer for JBL. Garry also taught courses in music recording, production sound, and re-recording at UCLA. Garry published papers in the Journal of the Audio Engineering Society and the Journal of the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers, as well as articles in High Fidelity, db Magazine, and Recording Engineer/Producer. He was a Life Fellow of the Audio Engineering Society, served as AES President, Treasurer, and was a member of the AES Board of Governors for many years. Garry was awarded the AES Distinguished Service Medal Award in 2019. Funding Graduate studies grants are generally in the two to five thousand dollar range. Payment will be sent directly to the graduate school on behalf of the student’s tuition account. Please see FAQs for additional guidelines.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. All applicants are required to have met these criteria:The successful completion of an undergraduate degree program (typically four years) at a recognized college or university A demonstrated commitment to audio engineering (or a related field) as a career choice Acceptance or a pending application for graduate studies leading to a masters or higher degree, or an internationally recognized equivalent Be a member in good standing of the Audio Engineering Society (any membership grade qualifies) Applications are accepted from students worldwide. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.