Cordell Jackson Music Ventures Fund
Purpose
The purpose of the Cordell Jackson Music Ventures Fund is to provide financial support to student entrepreneurs that are developing or launching new music-oriented business ventures. Funding is intended to help student entrepreneurs overcome distinct financial hurdles in the pursuit and evolution of promising music business venture concepts. Awards range from $1,000 to $5,000 depending on need and potential to succeed.
Application Process
Students apply for awards by submitting the following:
- Proposal describing their business model;
- Summary of customer discovery/market validation analyses;
- Narrative describing how much funding is needed and what specific impact the funding would have on the development of the idea or company;
- Line-item budget describing the intended use of funds.
For information about how to support this fund, read our brochure or email michele.sides@memphis.edu.
Before submitting your application, preview the application questions to ensure your submission meets all requirements.