SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

National First Prize  $5000

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National Second Prize  $4000

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National Third Prize  $3000

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Two Encouragement Prizes  $500 each

The National Association of Negro Musicians, Inc. invites you to apply for the 2021 Scholarship Competition. This year's competition is for piano and organ. Contestants will first compete on the local then the regional level. Based on these competitions, each region will send its winning contestant to compete at the national level of the competition to be held during the 2021 National Convention. The required repertoire embraces the works of European and American composers while highlighting the contributions of Black composers.

Applications, along with the $50 application fee and copy of photo identification, are due by 11:59 PM (CST) on January 15, 2021.  After applying online, please remember to email a copy of your government-issued ID to nanm1919@gmail.com.  please reference the document above for competition rules, repertoire requirements, and other eligibility information.​

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Please use the button below to be directed to the online scholarship application form.  All competition inquiries may be directed to our National Scholarship Chairperson, Dr. Marques L. A. Garrett.

To find a NANM branch and competition near you, contact the appropriate regional scholarship chairs:

Central Region (IA, IL, IN, MI, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI)

Dr. Walter McLean (wrmcl@yahoo.com)

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Eastern Region (CT, DC, DE, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VA, VT)

Edryn J. Coleman, DMA (edryn.coleman@me.com)

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Southeastern Region (AL, FL, GA, KY, NC, SC, TN, WV)

Levone Tobin-Scott (ltscott@mindspring.com)

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Southwestern Region I (CO, KS, NM, OK, TX)

Barron Coleman (ilbarrone@gmail.com)

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Southwestern Region II (AR, LA, MS)
Brenda Wimberly (brendawimberly1@gmail.com)

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Western Region (AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY)

Timothy Davis (tdavi16065@aol.com)