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SCHOLARSHIPS + GRANTS

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Opening doors for creators to attend premier audio programs around the world to jumpstart their careers.

Active Scholarships:

Spring MicroGrants

We Are Moving The Needle’s MicroGrants series is specifically designed to be a flexible fund for rising seniors and recent college graduates that supports smooth transitions into the workforce. Grants will range from $500 to $1,000 to provide immediate assistance that can turn the impossible into the possible.

We’ve awarded

$0

in scholarships since 2021.

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SOPHIE

SOPHIE Scholarship Fund

Brandi Carlile Scholarship Fund Powered by The Looking Out Foundation

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Amazon Music Scholarship Fund

Allee Willis Scholarship Fund Powered by Primary Wave


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“They’re doing exactly what we need and it really, really works.”

— Ruby Smith, We Are Moving The Needle Scholarship Alum

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