IML Mentorship Grant

The IML Mentorship Grant offers students at the Eastman School of Music funding and mentorship to foster innovative ideas in music. It seeks applicants who demonstrate musical excellence, a compelling project concept, and the potential for sustainable initiatives. Eligible candidates must be full-time students during the award period and attend an advising appointment before applying. This grant aims to enhance creativity and add value to both the music field and the community.

NOTE: Application deadlines are October 1 at 11:59 PM ET for projects to be completed no later than December 1 of the following year, and February 1 at 11:59 PM ET for projects to be completed no later than May 1 of the following year.
The IML Mentorship Grant provides students with opportunities to receive funding and mentorship to encourage new thinking and the development of innovative ideas in music. Successful recipients demonstrate creativity, innovation, uniqueness, passion, added value to the music field and their own communities, and the potential for sustainable initiatives and projects.
To receive a grant, the proposal must demonstrate:

• Musical excellence
• An inspired project concept/artistic mission

A value add to the music field and the community. Potential for sustainability
Capacity for completing the project (i.e. realistic budget, access to resources, partners/collaboration, appropriate authority/permission)

Eligibility

Full-time, matriculated Eastman School of Music studentsStudents (or the lead student in a collaborative project) must be enrolled for the duration of the award periodProspective applicants must attend an advising appointment prior to submitting in order to be eligible.

Ineligibility

We do not support proposals that will just support an individual or their career.