The NAMM Foundation-College Music Society Fellows Award Program

The NAMM Foundation-College Music Society Faculty Fellows Program seeks to support individuals who develop curricula related to business leadership and innovation in music, pro-audio, and event technology, and who are committed to helping their students carve out a path for a career in music. A $500 stipend is given each year to selected college and university music faculty. Funds must be used to help offset expenses to travel to The NAMM Show in Anaheim, California, Jan 20-24, 2026. The award also includes a complimentary one-year NAMM Membership and a badge to the show.

ELIGIBILITY
-Applicant must be a current member of The College Music Society (CMS).
-Applicant must be currently employed as a faculty member at a post-secondary educational institution (trade school, two-or-four-year college or university music program), with plans for continued employment during the 2025-2026 academic year.
-Preference will be given to applicants from institutions that serve traditionally underrepresented student populations.
-Awards are given once and are not renewable; recipients are not eligible to reapply for the same award.