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John Lennon Award

BMI Foundation

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Amount

$20,000

Deadline

2026-01-15

Field

Open

Residency

No restriction found

Requirements

The John Lennon Award is an annual competition for student songwriters and composers of contemporary musical genres including alternative, pop, rock, indie, electronica, R&B, and experimental. Three scholarships totaling $20,000 are awarded annually for the best original songs submitted, with applicants judged by a prestigious panel of music industry professionals.

UNDERGROVE is not affiliated with BMI Foundation and does not own, administer, or award this scholarship. The amount, deadline, and eligibility above are as stated by BMI Foundation on their own page — we have not independently verified that this scholarship is genuine, that these figures are accurate, or that any applicant will qualify. Always confirm details on the official page before applying — listings change without notice. Last checked 2026-08-11.

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