The Center for Career Readiness & Community Impact (CCRCI)

Select MSM students are eligible to apply for travel assistance to attend competitions, festivals, and professional auditions related to music and/or the performing arts.

Additional Criteria:

• Students must be enrolled at Manhattan School of Music full-time, and a junior, senior, PS, PPD, DMA1, or DMA2 candidate.
• Travel assistance awards will not exceed $500 for individuals or $1,500 for ensembles of three or more students, per degree program. (Ensemble members must apply individually.)
• Travel assistance for graduate or postgraduate school auditions is not available.
• Travel assistance for any opportunity where the applicant is paid is not available.
• Travel assistance for lodging, food, and/or per diem is not available.
• Travel fully paid for with Airline miles, Guest Reward Points, Loyalty Programs, etc. CANNOT be reimbursed.
• Students traveling during the academic year must have requested a Limited Leave of Absence (LLOA) before applying for travel assistance. To request a Limited Leave of Absence form, contact the Provost’s Office at provost@msmnyc.edu.

Application Process:

Applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applications will be reviewed by a predetermined advisory committee comprised of MSM deans, full-time faculty, and staff. Decisions will be made based on a student’s application proposal, academic standing, and successful fulfillment of a career readiness consultation with the CCRCI.

Application Timeline:

Applications for the Travel Assistance Program (TAP) are accepted on an ongoing basis and must be for event travel taking place at least 14 days after submission. Any additional questions regarding the TAP application timeline should be directed to centerforimpact@msmnyc.edu.

Additional Requirements:

Upon approval, applicants will be required to submit the following to the CCRCI main office:

• A 200-word testimonial detailing their experience at the approved event.
  • (For social media posts relevant to the event, applicants should additionally acknowledge The Center for Career Readiness & Community Impact via linking to msmnyc.edu/CCRCI)
• Itemized travel receipts
  • NOTE: Travel fully paid for with Airline miles, Guest Reward Points, Loyalty Programs, etc. CANNOT be reimbursed.
• Documentation of event attendance

“I’m proud to share that I won first prize in the [Atlanta Flute Club Young Artists] Competition, and I credit part of that success to the freedom [TAP] provided…”

“Because of our travel assistance, we were able to not only represent the Manhattan School of Music on a national stage, but also cement our school in the electronic history of the National Trumpet Competition.”

“Attending the Brazil Conference at Harvard and MIT was more than just an opportunity, it was a turning point. 

…I am deeply grateful to MSM for supporting me financially to attend, and am eager to give back through projects and initiatives I believe can make a meaningful difference for our students.”