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BMI Foundation - Scholarships for Young Composers, Performers, and Radio Broadcasting Degree Candidates

DeadlineJanuary 15, 2026
Award amount$20,000 total in scholarships
Last checkedJun 24, 2026
Application

BMI Foundation Babyface Award

The Babyface Award provides a $10,000 career grant and mentorship to songwriters and composers of R&B, hip-hop, soul, and music of the African diaspora.

Deadline
2026-06-30
Award amount
$10,000
Eligibility
Age 18-29 as of June 30, 2026; Resident of the United States or its territories; Only one application per year; Works must not be assigned to a major music publisher or major record label; Works must not be commercially published or distributed (self-released works are eligible); Co-written works limited to 3 total writers
Requirements
1-2 minute informal video personal statement; Two audio files of original musical work(s); Anonymized lyric sheets (if applicable); Description (audio, visual, or written) of the creative process
Application materials
Video personal statement; Two audio files; Anonymized lyric sheets; Creative process description
How to apply
Submit application via the online portal link provided on the page
Important dates
Deadline: June 30, 2026
Contact
BMI Foundation, 7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007-0030

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