The William E. Gribbon Memorial Award for Student Travel Grant

The William E. Gribbon Memorial Award for Student Travel Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Musical Instrument Society Inc
Last Updated: January 05, 2026

Summary

The William E. Gribbon Memorial Award for Student Travel, established by the American Musical Instrument Society, aims to support college and university students attending the Society's annual meetings. Eligible applicants include current students or recent graduates with degrees completed within six months of the conference. The award offers a one-year student membership and financial assistance for travel and lodging expenses, as determined by the Gribbon Committee based on submitted estimates.

Overview

American Musical Instrument Society The American Musical Instrument Society promotes better understanding of all aspects of the history, design, construction, restoration, and usage of musical instruments in all cultures and from all periods. We Are . . . CollectorsPerformersMuseum professionalsUniversity professorsInstrument builders, technicians, and restorersAmateur historiansAcademic institutionsMusic and musical instrument lovers The William E. Gribbon Memorial Award for Student Travel The award consists of a student membership for one year and substantial financial support for travel and lodging in an amount determined by the Gribbon Committee, based upon an itemized estimate of all of the applicant’s meeting-related expenses.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. All applicants must be either: enrolled as a student in an accredited institution, part or full time, as of the first day of the scheduled AMIS conference or a recent graduate, with completion of degree dated no more than six months before the first day of the scheduled AMIS conference.Applicants can receive the Gribbon Award a maximum of three times.