Morton Gould Young Composers Award

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, or an international student with a student visa, and be under the age of 30. Applicant must applicant must submit a completed application form; one reproduction of a manuscript or score; biographical information including music studies, background and experience, and a list of compositions to date.

How to Apply

Apply directly through American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) Foundation's official application . Review the eligibility requirements above first, and give yourself time before the March 1, 2027 deadline.

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