The John Cirillo Songwriting Scholarship supports emerging songwriters through mentorship and community.
The John Cirillo Songwriting Scholarship has partnered with some of the music industry's most respected names to offer selected scholars free studio time, access to industry professionals, and unique career-changing events.
The goal of this 12-month scholarship is to offer these unique music industry experiences to aspiring professional songwriters who may not otherwise have the opportunity to access them.
The inaugural First Place Scholar Emily Lloyd discusses how the John Cirillo Scholarship has benefitted her.
To stay in the loop about our mentorship program, including songwriter resources, recording sessions, and submission dates, and more, sign up below.
APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2025 SCHOLARSHIP YEAR ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED.
We are evaluating current applicants and will be announcing our scholars in April 2025. The next application process will be in early 2026.