The peermusic Latin Award is an annual competition open to student songwriters and composers of Latin music. One of the few distinctions of its kind, the award was established in 2003 through the generosity and vision of peermusic CEO, Ralph Peer II. For two decades, the program has nurtured promising musicians who have gone on to distinguish themselves in the fields of television, film, recorded music, and concert performance.
Scholarship Details
- Award amount: $5,000
- Awarded annually for the best original song or instrumental composition in any Latin genre
- Open to emerging musicians and composers
- Administered by the BMI Foundation
- Program has supported promising musicians for over two decades
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be between the ages of 17 and 24 as of June 30th
- Must be based in the United States or Puerto Rico
- Must not have had any musical work commercially recorded or distributed
Application Process
- Prepare your original song or instrumental composition in a Latin genre
- Ensure that the work is unpublished and not under contract with a major music publisher or record label
- May only submit one application per BMI Foundation awards program
- May not submit the same musical work to more than one BMI Foundation awards program
- Submit an online application through the BMI Foundation portal
- If the work is co-written, list all co-writers on the application
- Submit supporting materials as required by the application portal
- Ensure the application is submitted before the deadline
The BMI Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or status as a veteran in its programs and employment. The BMI Foundation is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive applicant process in our programs, grants, and in the review of all submissions. People of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Previous winners of the peermusic Latin Music Award are not eligible (Honorable mentions may apply again).
