SoundWave Scholarship
The SoundWave Scholarship awards teen songwriters in Kitsap county, ages 14-18, the opportunity to record their original music in a professional studio on Bainbridge Island, WA with an onsite engineer and producer.
Application: Applications open March 16, 2026
Scholarship Awarded: Pre-Production mentorship learning about studio tracking, arrangements and song development, plus 25 hours in a professional studio where you record your original music. Final mixes and masters of your final recordings are provided.
Number of Scholarships: 3
Eligible Ages: 14-18
Eligible Counties: Kitsap County, WA
Application Deadline: June 1, 2026 at 11:59pm.
About the SoundWave Scholarship
This recording scholarship awards three applicants, ages 14-18, 25 hours of studio time to record their original music in a professional studio. Scholarship recipients are paired with accomplished music industry professionals who guide them through the process of developing, recording and releasing their original music.
Recipients will record their original music at Brickyard Studio (Bainbridge Island, WA) with onsite engineer and studio owner, Johnny Bregar. Recipients will also be guided through a mentorship program to refine the artistic and technical elements of their songs to produce material that is “studio ready” with engineer, teacher and drummer, Andrew Rudd.
The SoundWave Scholarship offers a meaningful music production experience for talented young people who would not otherwise have the resources to do this on their own.
Application Requirements:
Age 14-18 at the time of application submission
Kitsap County, WA resident at the time of application submission
Individual artist or band who has written at least three original musical compositions
Reliable transportation to Bainbridge Island, WA
Ability to perform original compositions in a live setting
Desire to release original compositions to the public
Applicants must be available for up to eight in-person sessions from mid-July to mid-September.
Selection Criteria
Artistic excellence
Background and experience
Passion and commitment to this program
The degree of impact this opportunity would have on an applicant
Selection Process
All applications are reviewed by one selection panel. Panelists will review all eligible applications and select five finalists for a remote follow-up interview. Three scholarship recipients will be selected. Panelists are asked to review all applicants through a lens of racial equity, consider geographic diversity, and highlight a range of disciplines and practices.
How to Apply
To apply, please fill out the application form below to the best of your ability. Applications are due by June 1, 2026.