AESEF: Graduate Studies in Audio Grants - The John Eargle Award

AESEF: Graduate Studies in Audio Grants - The John Eargle Award

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Audio Engineering Society Inc
Last Updated: April 02, 2026

Summary

The John Eargle Award, presented by the Audio Engineering Society Educational Foundation, honors students who excel in both music and technology. This prestigious grant, meant for graduate studies in audio engineering, recognizes the legacy of John Eargle, a pivotal figure in the field. Grant amounts typically range from two to five thousand dollars, directly supporting students' tuition accounts. Open to applicants worldwide, the award emphasizes a commitment to the audio engineering profession.

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 - The John Eargle Award The John Eargle Award is given annually to a student who excels in both technology and music. John Eargle was the author of seminal textbooks on audio, including the Handbook of Recording Engineering, the Microphone Book, and Sound Recording. He served as a consultant and Vice President of Engineering at JBL for 31 years, Chief Engineer for Delos International, and past president and fellow of the Audio Engineering Society. He engineered more than 250 CD releases and was posthumously awarded a Technical GRAMMY Award in 2008, recognizing his contributions of outstanding technical significance to the recording field. 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

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.